Understanding AutoCAD Arc Command

In AutoCAD, arc command is use to make arc object. When you draw an object arc, by default will provide a counter-clockwise direction. But when you draw, press and hold ctrl button, it’s will provide a clocwise direction.

Command: ARC
Specify start point of arc or [Center]:
Specify second point of arc or [Center/End]:
Specify end point of arc:

Options Arc command

Center, you can draw arc object from the center of arc

Example how to use arc command

Arc 3 Points

• Type arc (enter)

• Specify first point
• Specify second point

• Specify end point

Arc Center

• Type arc (enter)

• Type c (enter)

• Specify center point
• Specify start point

• Specify end point

Arc Center Angel

• Type arc (enter)

• Type c (enter)

• Specify center point
• Specify start point

• Type a (enter)

• Give angel size (enter)