A circle is a closed curve, everywhere equidistant from its center.
A circle by radius is defined by its center and radius. To create a circle by radius, you can use the mouse and the keyboard. Both techniques can be combined.
Using the mouse
- Click the Create circle button
on the toolbar.
- Determine the first point (the center of the circle) by clicking on the desired location in the working window.
- Determine the other point in the same way to define the radius of the circle.
- Repeat the command by using the space bar or clicking the Create circle button again, if desired.
Using the command bar
- Click the Create circle button
on the toolbar.
- Determine the X and Y coordinates of the center of the circle in the command bar and confirm with [OK].
- Determine the radius of the circle.
- Click [OK] to complete the circle.
- Repeat the command by using the space bar or clicking the Create circle button again, if desired.