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[Skill Builder] Using the Arc Tool to Create Arcs

September 19, 2017

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Odds are good you know about the Arc tool. You may even know that there are four different versions of the Arc tool... But did you know that there is a difference between single and double clicking to complete an arc? Did you know that the Arc cursor tells you what step of drawing an arc you are on? Download model here: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/998a4a60-4fa4-466e-aa38-2f78b394f080/Skill-Builder-Arc-Tool-Tips

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