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{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft_Circle|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]]|MenuLocation= |
{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft_Circle|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]], [[Arch Module|Arch]]|MenuLocation=Draft -> Circle|Shortcut=C I|SeeAlso=[[Draft Arc]]}} |
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==Description== |
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The Circle tool creates a circle in the current [[Draft Workingplane|work plane]] by entering two points, the center and the radius, or by picking tangents, or any combination of those. It takes the [[Draft Linestyle|linewidth and color]] previously set on the Tasks tab. |
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[[Image:Draft_Circle_example.jpg]] |
[[Image:Draft_Circle_example.jpg|400px]] |
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==How to use== |
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# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:Draft Circle.png|16px]] [[Draft Circle]]}} button, or press {{KEY|C}} then {{KEY|I}} keys |
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# Click a first point on the 3D view, or type a [[Draft_Coordinates|coordinate]] |
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# Click a second point on the 3D view, or enter a radius value. |
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==Options== |
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* The primary use of the circle tool is by picking two points, the centre and a point on the circumference, defining the radius. |
* The primary use of the circle tool is by picking two points, the centre and a point on the circumference, defining the radius. |
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* By pressing {{KEY|ALT}}, you can select a tangent instead of picking a point. You can therefore construct several types of circles by selecting one, two or three tangents. |
* By pressing {{KEY|ALT}}, you can select a tangent instead of picking a point. You can therefore construct several types of circles by selecting one, two or three tangents. |
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* To enter coordinates manually, simply enter the numbers, then press {{KEY|ENTER}} between each X, Y and Z component. |
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* Picking a point on an empty area of the 3d view, or on an existing object. |
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* Press {{KEY|T}} or click the checkbox to check/uncheck the {{KEY|'''Continue'''}} button. If continue mode is on, the Circle tool will restart after you give the second point, allowing you to draw another circle without pressing the Circle button again. |
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* Pressing {{KEY|CTRL}} will [[Draft_Snap|snap]] your point to availible snap locations. |
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* Press {{KEY|CTRL}} while drawing to force [[Draft_Snap|snapping]] your point to the nearest snap location, independently of the distance. |
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* Pressing {{KEY|SHIFT}} [[Draft_Constrain|constrains]] your movement. |
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* Press {{KEY|SHIFT}} while drawing to [[Draft_Constrain|constrain]] your second point horizontally or vertically in relation to the first one. |
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* Enter numbers to [[Draft_Coordinates|manually insert a coordinate]]. |
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* Press {{KEY|ESC}} or the {{KEY|'''Cancel'''}} button to abort the current Line command. |
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* The newly created line will take the current [[Draft_Linestyle|linestyle]]. |
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==Properties== |
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* {{PropertyData|Radius}}: The radius of the circle |
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The created circle is a [[Part Module|Part]] feature containing one edge with only one vertex. |
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The Circle tool can by used in [[macros]] and from the python console the following way: |
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import Draft |
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myCircle = Draft.makeCircle(2) |
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{{languages | {{es|Draft Circle/es}} {{fr|Draft Circle/fr}} {{it|Draft Circle/it}} {{se|Draft Circle/se}} }} |
{{languages | {{es|Draft Circle/es}} {{fr|Draft Circle/fr}} {{it|Draft Circle/it}} {{se|Draft Circle/se}} }} |
Revision as of 15:52, 17 August 2012
Draft_Circle |
Menu location |
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Draft -> Circle |
Workbenches |
Draft, Arch |
Default shortcut |
C I |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
Draft Arc |
Description
The Circle tool creates a circle in the current work plane by entering two points, the center and the radius, or by picking tangents, or any combination of those. It takes the linewidth and color previously set on the Tasks tab.
How to use
- Press the Draft Circle button, or press C then I keys
- Click a first point on the 3D view, or type a coordinate
- Click a second point on the 3D view, or enter a radius value.
Options
- The primary use of the circle tool is by picking two points, the centre and a point on the circumference, defining the radius.
- By pressing ALT, you can select a tangent instead of picking a point. You can therefore construct several types of circles by selecting one, two or three tangents.
- To enter coordinates manually, simply enter the numbers, then press ENTER between each X, Y and Z component.
- Press T or click the checkbox to check/uncheck the Continue button. If continue mode is on, the Circle tool will restart after you give the second point, allowing you to draw another circle without pressing the Circle button again.
- Press CTRL while drawing to force snapping your point to the nearest snap location, independently of the distance.
- Press SHIFT while drawing to constrain your second point horizontally or vertically in relation to the first one.
- Press ESC or the Cancel button to abort the current Line command.
Properties
- DataRadius: The radius of the circle
Scripting
The Circle tool can by used in macros and from the python console the following way:
import Draft myCircle = Draft.makeCircle(2)