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n Measuring an Angle ([Angle])
Use the following procedure to measure the angle formed by three specied points on the selected ele-
ment.
Parameters Returned When Measuring an Angle ([Angle])
Angle
Angle formed by the three points, in degrees. (White lines in an element view window.)
Point 1
Coordinates of the rst specied point. (Yellow point in an element view window.)
Point 2
Coordinates of the second specied point. (Yellow point in an element view window.)
Point 3
Coordinates of the third specied point. (Yellow point in an element view window.)
Operating Procedure
1
Check on the [Angle].
2
Specify the first point on the element by
clicking on it.
The specied point will be displayed in an ele-
ment view window.
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emo
If you want to redo the point specifying, click the Right
mouse button at anywhere.
3
Specify the second point by clicking on
it.
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If you want to redo the point specifying, click the Right
mouse button at anywhere.
4
Specify the third point by clicking on it.
The angle dened by the three specied points
is calculated, and the calculated results will
be displayed in the upper-right window of the
[Tool – Measure] dialog box, and two lines -
connecting the rst point to second point and
second point to third point - will be displayed
in an element view window.
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To calculate the next angle, click the Right mouse button
on the next point.
Tool – Measure