Circle, 3 Pts

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Circle, 3 Pts

Create a Circle with 3 Dia PointsCreate a circle by picking three points on the circumference of the circle.

 

tog_minusCommand Prompts

Prompt-Circle3Pt1

Prompt-Circle3Pt2

Prompt-Circle3Pt3
tog_minusBasic Procedure

 

Screen Pick

Command Input

Step 1

CenterPoint1

(Optional) Enter X, Y, [Z] coordinates for the first point.

Input-Point2

Step 2

CenterPoint2

(Optional) Enter X, Y, [Z] coordinates for the second point.

Input-Grid3

Step 3

CenterPoint3

(Optional) Enter X, Y, [Z] coordinates for the third point.

Input-Point4

Final

Circle3PointsLast
tog_minusNotes

1.The circle will be created in a plane that passes through all three points.  These points may not be collinear.

2.The start of the circle will be at the first circumference point specified.
tog_minusRelated Topics

Curves Pane, Curve Modeling Ribbon Bar