Creates Creates a series of connected straight line or arc segments that comprise one object. The segments can have different and/or tapered line widths.
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Note: If you want to create a polyline by joining a series of existing line or arc segments, see Join Polyline or Chain Polyline
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1. By default, line segments are created (as opposed to arcs). Select each endpoint, or enter segment lengths and angles in the Inspector Bar.
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Note: You can choose to enter an Angle
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which is absolute in relation to the world
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or a Relative Angle
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which is the angle from the immediately previous segment (arc or line).
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2. To draw arc segments, select Arc Segment from the local menu or Inspector Bar.
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Local menu options (Arcs):
Direction: Rather than creating an arc segment tangent to the last segment, you can set the start angle of the arc segment.
After selecting Direction, you can set an Angle which is absolute in relation to the world and a Relative Angle which is the angle from the immediately previous segment.
- For the arc segment, move the mouse to set the start angle, or enter the angle in the Inspector Bar.
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