In CAD (computer-aided design) software, measuring angles is a basic and important operation. Whether it's to check that the design meets the requirements or to make accurate geometric calculations, angular measurements are essential. Below, we'll introduce three simple and easy-to-understand ways to measure angles.
1. Swift CAD editor.
Swift CAD Editor is a feature-rich CAD software that is mainly used for editing drawings in DWG format. The software mainly provides the ability to browse and edit drawings in file formats such as DWG and DXF, and supports many different types of design projects, such as architectural, mechanical, electrical, and industrial design. To measure angles in CAD, open the software and open the CAD file you want to edit.
Select the Angle Drawing tool: In the top menu bar of the software, select the Draw tab, and then select the Angle Line tool from the drop-down menu.
In the Angle Line dialog box that pops up, enter the angle value you want. For example, if you want to draw an angular line of 45 degrees, enter 45 here. Using the cursor in the software, select the start and end points on the CAD drawing to determine the position of the angular line. Once you have determined the start and end points, click the "OK" button and the Swift CAD editor software will automatically draw the line for you at the desired angle.
2. AutoCAD
In AutoCAD, the operation of measuring angles is very simple. First, open the AutoCAD software and open the design drawing you want to measure. Then, select the Line tool to draw two intersecting lines in the drawing area. These two lines can be any two intersecting segments in the blueprint, or they can be manually drawn by you to measure the angle. Enter the info command on the command line, or select Tools > Query > Info from the top menu. In the Info window that pops up, find the Angle column, which displays the angle values for the selected object.
3. SketchUp
SketchUp is a 3D modeling software widely used in architectural, interior, and industrial design. By selecting two segments or points and then using the "Angle" option in the measurement tool, we can get the angle between them. This approach is similar to the angle tool in CAD.
All three of the above methods are common techniques for measuring angles in CAD software. Of course, the specific method to use is also decided according to actual needs and habits. By mastering these techniques, you will be able to complete a variety of angle measurement tasks more efficiently and improve your CAD design efficiency.