circle-with-defined-radius ("cir")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Digitize ribbon >> Create >> Arc >> Circle by Radius.

  • Using the command line, enter "circle-by-Radius"

  • Use the quick key combination "cir".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate circle-by-Radius and click Run.

Command Overview

Draws a circle from a center point defined interactively in a 3D window.

  • If no strings object exists in memory, a new object is created when this command is run, displaying details of the new object immediately in the Current Objects toolbar.

  • Right-click for snap; left-click for placing points without snapping.

  • If snapping is active, points may be snapped using the right mouse button.

Note: This command supports command line coordinates.

Command steps:

  1. Run the command.

  2. Select your snap and data selection settings. See Selecting 3D Data Interactively.

  3. In the Current Objects toolbar, select the current object or create a new one. See Set the current object.

  4. In the Current Objects toolbar, choose an Attribute Field and Attribute Value. See Set current object attributes.

  5. Click to define the center point of the circle.

  6. If required, click or click-and-drag to move the previously placed second edge point.

    The circle grows and shrinks dynamically.

  7. Click Cancel to complete the creation of the circle.

  8. Enter a value for the Radius of the circle, click OK.

    A circle is drawn in the 3D window at the position specified.

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