Sketcher CreateRegularPolygon
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Description
Draws a regular polygon inscribed in a construction geometry circle. When starting the tool, a box apears asking for the number of sides of the regular polygon. Once the OK button is pressed the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red hexagon icon. The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time.
Usage
- After pressing the
Create regular polygon button, define the number of sides of the polygon in the pop up box and confirm by pressing the OK button.
- Click once to set the center, then move the mouse and click a second time to set one of the vertices.
- Pressing Esc or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.
Notes
The circumscribed circle is construction geometry, which is only visible when editing the sketch.
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