Draw a Circle Tangent to One or Two Elements - SmartSketch - Help

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  1. On the Draw toolbar, click Tangent Circle .

  2. Move the pointer along an element until the software recognizes a point on element relationship or a key point.

  3. Click to make the circle tangent.

  4. Do one of the following to define the radius:

    • Move the pointer until the circle is in the position that you want, and then click.

    • Move the pointer until the software recognizes a tangent or key point relationship with another element, and then click.

  • Instead of clicking several different points to draw a circle, you can draw a diagonal line, and the software automatically changes it to a circle.

  • You can define the radius first to make a circle tangent to the first element, but not fixed in one position on it.

  • After you type a value in the Diameter or Radius box, move the pointer along the element until the software recognizes a point on element relationship, and then click. The circle is then displayed dynamically, and you can move it along the element freely until you make it tangent to another element or key point.

  • You can use the options on the ribbon and the commands on the shortcut menu to edit a circle.

  • If you use Tangent Circle when Point On and End Point on the SmartSketch dialog box are not set, you can draw a non-tangent circle by clicking two points that represent the diameter.

  • If you use Tangent Circle when Point On and End Point on the SmartSketch dialog box are not set, you can draw a non-tangent circle by clicking two points that represent the diameter.

  • If Maintain Relationships is set, the software places relationship handles.

See Also

Drawing Circles, Arcs, and Ellipses
Circle Ribbon