Editing a circle

Editing a circle

Editing a circle

You can edit the radius and position of a circular-shaped vector after has been drawn.

To edit a circle:

  1. Click the Select  button to enter selection mode.
  2. Select the vector.
    If you are working in the 3D view, click the Toggle Vector Visibility  button on the 3D View toolbar to display vector artwork.
  3. Right-click the vector and select Edit Circle in the context menu. The Tool Settings: Circle Creation panel is displayed and the vector is shown as a preview image.

    Centre point
    Resizing handle
  4. Modify the vector using the mouse or the panel.
  5. Right-click the 2D or 3D views to exit circle-creation mode.
    You can also edit vectors using the Transform or Node Editing modes.

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