<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Additional Interactive Controls and Options for the Arc Tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">The Arc Tool already uses Option/Alt to cycle through its drawing modes:</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Line → Half Arc → Arc → Reversed Arc Direction → repeat</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">I think it would be helpful if when switching through the drawing modes, the name of the current mode could show onscreen like it does when adjusting opacity:<br />
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<p dir="auto">I would like to suggest additional controls that make the tool faster and more precise without changing this existing behavior.</p>
<h3>Interactive controls while drawing</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Up/Down Arrow:</strong> Increase or decrease the arc bulge.</li>
<li><strong>Option for Keyboard shortcut:</strong> Flip the arc to the opposite side of its chord.</li>
<li><strong>Option for Keyboard shortcut:</strong> Toggle between an open arc and a closed shape.</li>
<li><strong>Shift:</strong> Constrain the chord angle or create a symmetrical arc.</li>
<li>Display the current bulge, arc rise, or curvature value in the context panel.</li>
</ul>
<p dir="auto">The bulge adjustment should remain editable while the mouse button is held down, allowing the user to define the start and end points first and then adjust the curvature.</p>
<h3>Arc Tool Options dialog</h3>
<p dir="auto">Double-clicking the Arc Tool icon could open a dialog with:</p>
<ul>
<li>Width</li>
<li>Height or arc rise</li>
<li>Open or closed</li>
<li>Horizontal or vertical orientation</li>
<li>Arc direction</li>
<li>Preview</li>
</ul>
<p dir="auto">If a fill option is included, enabling it should automatically close the arc with a straight chord so that the result forms a valid filled shape.</p>
<p dir="auto">These additions would preserve the Arc Tool’s current continuous drawing workflow while making it easier to create controlled individual arcs and exact geometric shapes.</p>
]]></description><link>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/5908/additional-interactive-controls-and-options-for-the-arc-tool</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:24:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/5908.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:29:20 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Additional Interactive Controls and Options for the Arc Tool on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:30:31 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/forum/user/boldline" aria-label="Profile: Boldline">@<bdi>Boldline</bdi></a> I will add this to the features backlog</p>
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