Editing An Ellipse

Editing An Ellipse

Editing An Ellipse

You can edit the size, position and angle of an elliptical-shaped vector.

To edit an ellipse:

  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 Rectangle in the context menu. The Tool Settings: Ellipse Creation panel is displayed and the vector is shown as a preview image with handles for editing its size, rotation, and position.

     Centre Point

     Rotation Handle

     Resizing Handle

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

See also


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