CIRCLE (Command)

Creates a circle.

Access Methods

Button

 Toolbar: Drafting tool set Closed Shapes tool group Circle flyout
 Menu:  Draw Circle Center, Radius

List of Prompts

The following prompts are displayed.

Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]: Specify a point or enter an option

Center Point

Draws a circle based on a center point and a diameter or a radius.

Radius

Defines the radius of the circle. Enter a value, or specify a point.

For example:

Diameter

Defines the diameter of the circle. Enter a value, or specify a second point.

For example:

3P (Three Points)

Draws a circle based on three points on the circumference.

For example:

Tan, Tan, Tan

Creates a circle tangent to three objects.

For example:

2P (Two Points)

Draws a circle based on two endpoints of the diameter.

For example:

TTR (Tangent, Tangent, Radius)

Draws a circle with a specified radius tangent to two objects.

Sometimes more than one circle matches the specified criteria. The program draws the circle of the specified radius whose tangent points are closest to the selected points.

For example: