Sketch an Inscribed Polygon

For an inscribed polygon, the radius of the circle is measured to a vertex between sides of the polygon.

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