Editing an ellipse

You can edit the size, position and angle of an elliptical shaped vector.

To edit an ellipse:

1. Click the Select button to enter selection mode.
2. Select the vector.
   Note: If you are working inthe 3D view, click the Toggle Vector Visibility button on the 3D View toolbar to display vector artwork.
3. Right-click the vector and select Edit Ellipse in the context menu. The Tool Settings: Ellipse Creation panel is displayed and the vector is shown as a preview image with handles for editing its size, rotation, and position.

   

   Centre Point

   Rotation Handle

   Resizing Handle

4. Modify the vector using the mouse or the panel.
5. Right-click the 2D or 3D views to exit ellipse-creation mode.

Note: You can also edit vectors using the Transform or Node Editing modes.

See also

• Transforming vectors
• Vector > Node Editing