Discovering AutoCAD 2024

Chapter 5

Arcs and Polar Arrays

Chapter Objectives

• Create polar arrays

• Draw arcs

• Use the ROTATE command

• Use polar tracking at any angle

• Create mirror images of objects

• Create page setups

Introduction

Lines and circles are two main object types used in most drawings. In this chapter, you learn a third object type, the arc. In addition, you expand your ability to manipulate objects. You learn to rotate objects and create their mirror images. You learn to save plot settings as named page setups. First, however, you see how to create polar arrays.

Creating Polar Arrays

ARRAY
Command	ARRAY
Alias	Ar
Panel	Modify
Tool