2D Circle

In this Task 

• A 2D circle will be inserted on the edge vertex points at the top of the solid.

Associated Tasks 

• Changing the radius of the circle using the Selection Info palette.

Before you Start 

• Vertex snap is activated.

2D Circle

Ribbon : Draw | Draw 2D | Circle/Ellipse | Double Point

Default Menu : Draw | Circle | Double Point

Palette : Sketch | Circle/Ellipse | Double Point Circle

A Double Point circle can be produced by defining 2 points on the diameter.This is useful when placing a 2D circle on a 3D object where the diameter points connect to an edge.

Right click in the editor and set the view to World Plan so that the circle can be placed on the top face of the model.

Changing the view to World Plan (top)

From the menu options above, select Double Point Circle, then target the vertex points shown in the illustration below.

Inserting a Double Point circle on the vertex points 1 and 2

Select the new circle, then use the Selection Info palette Tools | Palettes | Selection Info to change the radius to 3, shown below.

Circle changed to3