Sketching circles and arcs

In this section, we will sketch circles and arcs. First, let's break down what defines a circle and an arc. The following image is of a circle. Note that a circle is defined by its Center (a point) and its Diameter:

The following image shows an arc, as well as the elements that define it. An arc can be defined by its Center (a point), as well as other points, which indicate the endpoints of the arc. This is in addition to its Radius and various distances:

Each of these elements can be controlled with dimensions or ...

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