Sketch a Circle

Draw a circle by specifying its center point and the radius.

1. Select a tool that allows for a circle.
2. Click Modify | Place Lines tab (or respective Modify | Place <Element> tab or Modify | Create <Element> tab)Draw panel (Circle).
3. On the Options Bar:
   1. Optionally, for Offset, specify a value.
   2. Optionally, select Radius and specify a value. If you specify a radius, placing a circle in the drawing area requires only 1 click.
      Note: If you specify a radius, the Offset option is overridden.
4. Click in the drawing area to place the circle. If you have not already specified a radius, move the cursor and click to complete the circle.
   Note: You can also use listening dimensions to enter a value for the radius. After you click in the drawing area to place the circle, type the value of the radius and press Enter.