Vector > Create > Ellipse
Vector > Create > Ellipse
Use this menu option to create an elliptical-shaped
vector.
The Create Ellipse
button on the Design
and Design Tools toolbars is a shortcut for
this menu option. The availability of toolbars is license dependent.
To create an ellipse of a specified size:
In the Project Tree, select the vector layer on which you
want to create the shape.
Select
Vector > Create >
Ellipse or click

to
display the
Tool Settings: Ellipse Creation
panel.
In the Start Point area,
enter the coordinates for the centre point in the X and Y boxes.
In the Ellipse
Dimensions area specify the width and height of the ellipse.
To draw your ellipse at a specific angle to the model
block, enter the angle in the Angle box:
enter a positive angle to rotate the ellipse clockwise; enter a negative angle
to rotate the ellipse counter-clockwise.
Click Create.
Click Cancel to exit
ellipse-creation mode.
To create an approximate-sized ellipse:
In the Project Tree, select the vector layer on which you
want to create the shape.
Select
Vector > Create >
Ellipse or click

to
display the
Tool Settings: Ellipse Creation
panel.
Move the

cursor to the
centre of the position at which you want to create the ellipse.
Click and drag the cursor to create the ellipse.
- Release the mouse button to create a preview image of the
ellipse.
The centre of the ellipse is identified by a blue dot, the
rotation handle is identified by a green dot, and the resizing handles are
identified by red dots.

- To move the centre point of the ellipse:
Move the cursor over the blue handle. The cursor changes to

.
Click and drag the handle to reposition the centre point.
Release the mouse button.
- To resize the ellipse:
Move the cursor over one of the red handles. The cursor
changes to

.
Click and drag the handle to move the boundary. The centre
point remains in the same position.
Release the mouse button.
- To rotate the ellipse:
Move the cursor over the green handle. The cursor changes
to

.
Click and drag the handle to rotate the ellipse.
Release the mouse button.
Right-click the 2D or 3D views to exit ellipse-creation
mode.
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