Angle Tool

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With the Angle Tool you can calculate the angle between 2 points and the X axis or 2 vectors defined by either 3 or 4 points.  The angles are displayed in the units selected in the Tools-Options menu..

 

Activate the Angle Tool from the tools menu or click on the Angle tool on the toolbar.  You can also use the shortcut Alt+A.  The following dialog is presented after you have activated the tool:

 

AngleDialog

Select the type of angle desired and click OK.  The mouse cursor will then change to AngleCursor and you can select your points by clicking on them.  If you have enabled audio feedback a beep will be heard after you click on the point(s).

 

To cancel the Angle tool, simply select the angle command again or press ESC.  If you need to delete the angle tool, right-click on the angle line or arc and then select Delete Angle.