Measuring Angles

Use the GetAngle command to measure angles associated to arcs and angles between lines or arc endpoints.

You can use the command as a transparent command. The lines can be arbitrary and not part of a drawing.

You can also use the Angle option of the MeasureGeometry command.

To measure angles:

1. Type GetAngle at the command prompt.
2. The displayed measurements depend on the entity that you specify in the graphics area:
   • Arc. Measures the angle associated with the specified arc.
   • Circle. Measures an angle associated to the arc that you specify by selecting two points on the circle. The value updates as you move the cursor. The resulting measurements displays as dynamic dimension and at the command prompt.
   • Two line or polyline segments. The resulting measurements display:

     The acute angle between the two lines is <n> degree(s) and <n> radian(s).

     The obtuse angle between the two lines is <n> degree(s) and <n> radian(s).

3. In the graphics area, select two lines or polylines between which to measure the angle.

   The resulting measurements display:

   The acute angle between the two lines is <n> degree(s) and <n> radian(s).
   The obtuse angle between the two lines is <n> degree(s) and <n> radian(s).

  If the distance you want to determine has geometrically significant points, for example, start or end points of a drawing entity, use EntitySnaps.

Access

Command: GetAngle