Circle

A circle is created either by entering the coordinates in the dialog panel, or directly from the graphics zone by locating a point or selecting an element.

Creation Stages:

Select the 2D sketch > Circle... command from the drop-down menu. In a Draft document, select the Sketch > Circle... command from the drop-down menu.

Creation by Center and passing point:

Select Free size mode.
Check Given center.
Enter the coordinates of the center point and of a passing point of the circle.

Creation by 3 passing points:

Select Free size mode.
Uncheck the box Given center.
Enter the coordinates of circle passing points.

Creation by Center and Diameter or Radius:

Select the Diameter or radius mode.
Enter the diameter or the radius value of the circle.
Check Given center.
Enter the coordinates of the center point.

Creation by Diameter or Radius and 2 passing points:

Select the Diameter or radius mode.
Enter the diameter or the radius value of the circle.
Uncheck the box Given center.
Enter the coordinates of 2 passing points.

No matter which creation mode is chosen, the circle is created with its center point.

Additional Information / Modifications:

Click the circle or its center point and move your mouse while holding down the left button to modify the position of the circle.

From the popup menu you can:

Constrain the center of the circle on an element with the Define Center... command.

When the center point no longer exists, recreate the center point of the circle with the command Create center.