Segment construction tools create contiguous linear and curvilinear segments. They are available on the construction toolbar when a polyline or polygon construction tool is active. The toolbar is also available above the context menu when you right-click a map.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
Line | Create straight line segments between vertices by clicking or typing the vertex locations. |
Create straight line segments at 90-degree angles between vertices by clicking or typing the vertex locations. | |
Create circular arc segments by clicking or typing the location for a start point, a point through which the arc passes that defines the radius, and an endpoint. To specify a numeric radius value, press R. | |
Create circular arc segments by clicking or typing the location for a start point, an endpoint, and a point through which the arc passes that defines the radius. | |
Create circular arc segments that are tangent to the previous segment using two points. | |
Create nonlinear Bézier curved segments using control points and handles to shape the angle and height of the curve. | |
Create segments that follow another feature by using the pointer to trace the boundary of the feature. | |
Create free-form segments by streaming vertices with the pointer. Press O to check the Smooth setting and convert the segments to Bézier curves when you finish the feature. |
