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I want to draw exact angles

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 I need to be able to draw precise angles of intersection between two lines e.g. 75°. Is there a way of doing this quickly (i.e. other than drawing then measuring afterwards?

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pbhj (pbhj) said : 		#1

I can think of two options for you in inkscape. Set a guide at 75deg and use that to draw the intersecting line and then just displace the line to appropriate position. Or, use the ctrl-locks-angles feature and draw straight line sections using the bezier tool with your angle step set to 5deg (File> Inkscape Preferences... > Steps > Rotation snaps every ...).

HTH.

If you're trying to draw geometric diagrams then one of these geometry apps might be better:
http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/2010020215291348/CaR.html
http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20100201125511690/GeoGebra.html
http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20100203153833750/Kig.html

If you're drawing floor-plans then I'd try SweetHome3D.

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