Vector > Create > Ellipse

Use this menu option to create an elliptical-shaped vector.

Note: The Create Ellipse button on the Design and Design Tools toolbars is a shortcut for this menu option.

To create an ellipse of a specified size:

1. In the Project Tree, select the vector layer on which you want to create the shape.
2. Select Vector > Create > Ellipse or click to display the Tool Settings: Ellipse Creation panel.
3. In the Start Point area, enter the coordinates for the centre point in the X and Y boxes.
4. In the Ellipse Dimensions area specify the width and height of the ellipse.
5. To draw your ellipse at a specific angle to the model block, enter the angle in the Angle box: enter a positive angle to rotate the ellipse clockwise; enter a negative angle to rotate the ellipse counter-clockwise.
6. Click Create.
7. Click Cancel to exit ellipse-creation mode.

To create an approximate-sized ellipse:

1. In the Project Tree, select the vector layer on which you want to create the shape.
2. Select Vector > Create > Ellipse or click to display the Tool Settings: Ellipse Creation panel.
3. Move the cursor to the centre of the position at which you want to create the ellipse.
4. Click and drag the cursor to create the ellipse.
5. Release the mouse button to create a preview image of the ellipse.

   The centre of the ellipse is identified by a blue dot, the rotation handle is identified by a green dot, and the resizing handles are identified by red dots.

   

6. To move the centre point of the ellipse:
   1. Move the cursor over the blue handle. The cursor changes to .
   2. Click and drag the handle to reposition the centre point.
   3. Release the mouse button.
7. To resize the ellipse:
   1. Move the cursor over one of the red handles. The cursor changes to .
   2. Click and drag the handle to move the boundary. The centre point remains in the same position.
   3. Release the mouse button.
8. To rotate the ellipse:
   1. Move the cursor over the green handle. The cursor changes to .
   2. Click and drag the handle to rotate the ellipse.
   3. Release the mouse button.
9. Right-click the 2D or 3D views to exit ellipse-creation mode.