# Sweep Angle

### Introduction

Sweep Angle defines the angle that the arc covers. This is a signed value, with positive values going counterclockwise.

The following shows an arc with a positive Sweep Angle of 135 degrees.

<figure><img src="/files/ARzb3vHIOH2GXrSizT8L" alt=""><figcaption><p>An arc with a Sweep Angle of 135</p></figcaption></figure>

Changing the Sweep Angle changes the length of the arc. If the value is negative, then the Sweep Angle increases the size clockwise.

<figure><img src="/files/OPHs3M3TGd2Mn26NLC4a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sweep Angle can be positive or negative</p></figcaption></figure>

A sweep angle of 360 creates an arc that extends to a full circle. Values greater than 360 appear the same as if Sweep Angle is set to 360.

<figure><img src="/files/Fkqg8M03KUECisV60zYP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sweep Angle of 360</p></figcaption></figure>


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