The Circle Tool button is used to add circles by using an existing point or by placing the cross hair over a location, pressing the left mouse button and stretching a circle emanating from the point. For information on entering a point, see Adding a Point/Benchmark.
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When there is an existing point which will be used as the center of the circle, follow the directions below: |
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Select the Circle Tool button from the Utility Toolbar. The cross hair displays. |
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Move the cross hair over the point and press the F8 key to initiate the command. The cross hair snaps to the existing point. |
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Move the cross hair away from the center.
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Press the Left Mouse button to add the circle. The Edit Circle Radius window displays.
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Make any desired change to the radius and press OK to finish entering the circle. |
Entering a Circle without a Center Point
When there is no center point to base the entry of the circle, follow the directions above except there will be no existing point to snap the center of the circle to. Simply place the cross hair over the location representing the center of the circle and press the Left Mouse button.
