how to draw exact angle

[slast]

Apologies for a very basic question - how do I draw two lines at a specific angle, or measure the angle between two lines?

[Egg Bramhill]

It's not as basic as you may think Slast, probably not as simple as it may be in other programs, but here's how I'd go about it:

[Acorn]

slast, I would do it differently.

With the Shape Tool selected, set Make Line and Cusp Join (press LZ).
Click three random points.
Press Tab to select the mid-point control.
In the Line Angle data entry box, type in the required angle.
Finally, Break at points.

You now have two lines, with a joining angle that you have set.

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For two existing lines, clone both.
If not intersecting, extend them so they cross using Shift+Drag of any corner control with the Select tool.
Select one of the Lines and change to Rotation Handles.
Move the Rotation centre to the intersection.
Rotate one Line onto the other and read off the Angle before releasing the mouse key.

Acorn

[slast]

Many thanks both! I have to say that I'm amazed that such a powerful programme as this doesn't have a simpler way of doing it! - e.g. draw a line, select an intermediate point and drag it with a readout of the angle at that point.... I've been an occasional user since it was Xara Studio and keep forgetting basic stuff..... Tks again, Steve

[gwpriester]

1. Draw a vertical or horizontal line.
2. Click twice and drag the center of rotation bulls eye to the bottom of the line.
3. Enter the precise angle in the Angle of Selection text entry box (-N for clockwise rotation)
4. Press Enter.

[slast]

That's super - is there a similar quick way to do an arc/sector?