2.3.3. Angle Operation and Properties

Figure 2.22: Properties of the Angle feature

Properties of the Angle feature

The Angle feature is used to measure the angle between three points. The feature is operated in three steps as follows.

Figure 2.23: Operation steps for the Angle feature

StepOperation
1st stepDefine three points by using the Point Picker as shown in Figure 2.22: Properties of the Angle feature.
2nd stepAfter step 1, check the angle that is automatically calculated and enter the value in the Angle field as shown in Figure 2.22: Properties of the Angle feature.
3rd stepClick the Close to exit the operation.

The feature supports various options as summarized in the following table.

Figure 2.24: Properties of the Angle feature

SymbolNameDescription
Properties of the Angle feature
Three PointsSet three points by using the Point Picker. First, the origin point is defined and then the first and second points are defined sequentially.
Properties of the Angle feature
Origin PointSet the origin point by using the Point Picker.
Properties of the Angle feature
First PointSet the first point by using the Point Picker.
Properties of the Angle feature
Second PointSet the second point by using the Point Picker.
N/AAngleDisplay the angle between the three points.
Properties of the Angle feature
CopyCopy the angle to the clipboard and paste it into another field.
Properties of the Angle feature
CloseExit the operation.

The angle can be calculated as follows.

(2–6)

where, , and are the positions of the origin, first and second points, respectively.