Circle

Source file: 2d-circle.htm

With the circle tool you can draw a circle anywhere and in any orientation.

To draw a circle, proceed as follows:

1. On the Create ribbon tab, go to the Draw group. From the Polygon drop-down list select Circle.

   The Create Circle tool panel appears.

   

2. From the drop down list select a Creation mode, and proceed as follows:

   • Centre and radius points: Select two points. The first will be the centre, the second will set the radius.

   • Opposite diameter points: Select two points on the circumference. The mid-point between them will be the centre.

   • Three radius points: Select three points. The circle will be drawn through all three.

   • Two points and radius: Select two points on the circumference and the enter the radius. You can use the mouse to set the radius.

   • Within triangle: Select three points to define a triangle. The circle is drawn inside the triangle, touching all three sides.

   • Within square: Select two points to define the size and orientation of a square. The circle will be drawn inside the triangle, touching all four sides.

   • Within rectangle: Select two points to define the size and orientation of a rectangle. The circle will be drawn inside the rectangle, touching the middle of the two longer sides.

   Note:  Centre and radius points and Opposite diameter points always create circles on the action plane. Set up the action plane in the required position and orientation before drawing the circle.

3. Click Apply to continue creating circles or OK to accept and exit the tool.

The circle is saved in the cad container by default and is displayed in the active view window.

Note:  Once the circle is completed and the tool closed, it can be moved as required anywhere in the 3D space.

Tip:  Create circles while in action plane top view , or use snap modes to ensure the circles are created in the intended locations. see Snap modes.