How do I make an arc...

[Pointman]

I am using Autocad 2007 and I work in 3d solids pretty much exclusively. I am self taught and have developed my product to a point using basicly straight lines. (I did figure out how to make an arch once, but I haven't done it again...)

However, I have a need to draw basicly an arch shaped board. I really only need to basicly make an arch shaped 2"x6"x6' board for one of the parts that I am adding to my blocks. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please keep in mind that I am slow, but my momma says that I am special!

Thanks in advance,

Harold

[StykFacE]

Draw an arc approx. 6' long. OFFSET the arc 2", and connect the ends how you want using a LINE. type REGION and select the closed arc shape. now EXTRUDE the object 6", and you're all good.

[Pocket]

^ Like that

Except when you think about a board flexing...

One side gets stretched and one side gets compressed

Id draw the 6' arc and offset 1" in both directions, line to close and extrude

[StykFacE]

ah good point. didn't think of that at all.... good catch Pocket.