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The [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointCircle|Sketcher Create 3PointCircle]] tool creates a circle by three points on the circle outline. {{Version|0.22}}: Or optionally by its center and a point along the radius.
The [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointCircle|Sketcher Create 3PointCircle]] tool creates a circle by three rim points. {{Version|0.22}}: This is in effect the same tool as [[Sketcher_CreateCircle|Sketcher CreateCircle]] but with a different initial mode.


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See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].
See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].

Pos-OVP = Positional [[Sketcher_Preferences#General|On-View-Parameters]]. {{Version|0.22}}<br>
Dim-OVP = Dimensional On-View-Parameters. {{Version|0.22}}


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# There are several ways to invoke the command:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointCircle|3 rim points]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointCircle|3 rim points]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|16px]] Create circle by three points}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|16px]] Create circle by three points}} option from the menu.
#* The keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|3}}, {{KEY|C}}.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|3}}, the {{KEY|C}}.
# For further steps see [[Sketcher_CreateCircle#Usage|Sketcher CreateCircle]].
# The cursor changes to a white cross with the command icon.
# The '''Circle parameters''' section ({{Version|0.22}}) is added at the top of the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]].
# Optionally press the {{KEY|M}} key or select from the dropdown list in the parameters section to change the tool '''Mode''':
#* [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|16px]] '''3 rim points''':
#*# Pick three points of the circle outline. Or with Pos-OVP: enter their X and/or Y coordinates.
#* [[Image:Sketcher_CreateCircle.svg|16px]] '''Center''': {{Version|0.22}}
#*# Pick the center of the circle. Or with Pos-OVP: enter its X and/or Y coordinate.
#*# Pick a point to define the radius. Or with Dim-OVP: enter the radius of the circle.
# The geometry is created and applicable Pos-OVP and Dim-OVP based constraints are added (none for 3 rim points).





Revision as of 19:23, 12 February 2024

Sketcher Create3PointCircle

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create circle by three points
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G 3 C
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Sketcher Create 3PointCircle tool creates a circle by three rim points. introduced in version 0.22: This is in effect the same tool as Sketcher CreateCircle but with a different initial mode.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

  1. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the 3 rim points button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Create circle by three points option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then 3, the C.
  2. For further steps see Sketcher CreateCircle.