Arc Tool

The Arc tool creates circular arc segments, pie slices, and donut (ring) shapes. Perfect for progress indicators, charts, and decorative elements.

Drawing Arcs

• Select the Arc tool from the toolbar
• Click and drag to set the size
• Hold Shift for a perfect circular arc
• Adjust start and end angles in Properties

Arc Properties

• Start Angle - Where the arc begins (0-360 degrees)
• End Angle - Where the arc ends (0-360 degrees)
• Inner Radius - Create donut/ring shapes (0 = solid, higher = ring)
• Sweep Direction - Clockwise or counter-clockwise

Arc Types

• Arc - Open arc (stroke only, no fill)
• Pie Slice - Closed arc with lines to center (can be filled)
• Donut Segment - Ring segment with inner and outer radius

Common Uses

• Progress Indicators - Circular progress bars
• Pie Charts - Data visualization segments
• Donut Charts - Ring-style data charts
• Gauges - Speedometer-style indicators
• Decorative Elements - Curved design accents

Creating a Progress Ring

1. Draw a donut arc with inner radius at 80%
2. Set start angle to 0 and end angle to the progress percentage (e.g., 270 for 75%)
3. Add a background ring (full 360 degrees) in a lighter color behind it
4. Style with rounded stroke caps for a modern look

Tips

• Use 0 inner radius for pie slices, higher values for donut shapes
• Combine multiple arcs for complex charts
• Apply stroke caps (round/square) for different end styles
• Arc angles use standard degrees: 0 = right, 90 = bottom, 180 = left, 270 = top