The Circle tool creates a closed sketch profile with a constant radius.
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Create a circle
To create a circle:
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Define your sketch plane, go to Sketch > Circle.
For other methods of accessing this tool, visit Accessing tools. - Click to place the center of the circle, then click to place the diameter of the circle.
Note: You can specify the value for the circle annotation by entering it on the keyboard before placing the diameter.
To create a circle:
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Define your sketch plane, go to Sketch > Circle.
For other methods of accessing this tool, visit: Accessing tools. - Select a point on the grid for the center of the circle and drag to position the circumference.
Tip
When drawing the circle or selecting an existing circle, you will see either a radius or diameter dimension label, depending on your Circular Annotations setting in Settings or Preferences
History settings
To manage history settings for the automatic Circle action, find the step for your specific sketch and then view or modify the following:
- Plane – Click/tap Edit… or Select… to modify the plane or face where you want the sketch to be and then select Done.
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Projection – If applicable, click/tap Edit… to modify any existing projections to your sketch.
Note: To learn more about sketch projections, visit Project.
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- Accessing tools – Understand how tools appear based on what you select in the modeling space.
- Selecting geometry – Master selection techniques for edges, faces, sketches, and bodies.
- Defining and calculating numerical values – Learn how to apply dimensions, enter precise values, and use formulas.
- Keyboard shortcuts, gestures, and hotkeys – View keyboard shortcuts you can use to access tools and speed up actions.
- Variables and expressions – Set up reusable values and expressions to control your design parametrically.