Circle Functions¶

Circle with given centre and radius¶

	Draw toolbar
	Draw menu > Circle with given centre and radius

This function enables the construction of one or more circles by entering the radii.

Circle property bar¶

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The line type, line colour, radii and the circle's reference point can be specified in the property bar.
In ELITECAD Architecture the renovation planning state can be selected.

Radius¶

Up to 10 radii can be entered separated by commas.

Reference point¶

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The reference point determines which point the circle is attached to the crosshair.

Circle by centre¶

	Draw toolbar
	Draw menu > Circle by centre

This function creates a circle by specifying the centre point as well as a point on the circle's circumference. The circle can also be established tangentially to an element (drawing line, help line or line, curve).

Circle property bar¶

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The line type and line colour can be selected from the properties bar.
In ELITECAD Architecture the renovation planning state can be selected.

Through point	Tangential to element

Tip

You can see which capture mode is active by the appearance of the crosshair. This means you can see whether a circle will be created tangential to an element or straight through a point. As long as you position the element with the element mode, the circle will be generated tangential to the element.

Circle by 3 points or tangents¶

	Draw toolbar
	Draw menu > Circle by 3 points or tangents

This function enables the construction of a circle, which is specified by three "locations". These "locations" can be either free points or tangential points.

Options¶

By 3 Points	Mixed	By tangents

After activating the function, the points or elements to which the circle needs to be tangential must be selected one by one.

Cursor position¶

The direction changes depending on the cursor's position over the crosshair.

Cursor above crosshair	Cursor below crosshair

Circle by radius¶

	Draw toolbar
	Draw menu > Circle by radius

This function creates a circle with the radius value specified in the property bar and then prompts for two more points or tangential elements.

Tip

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The radii of circles can be modified later by selecting the circle.

Options:¶

By 2 points	mixed	by tangents

When the function is activated, the property bar opens and you can specify the radii. The points or elements to which the circle needs to be tangential must then be selected one by one.

Cursor position:¶

The direction changes depending on the cursor's position over the crosshair.

Cursor above crosshair	Cursor below crosshair

Curve by 3 points¶

	Draw toolbar
	Draw menu > Curve by 3 points

This function creates a curve through a given start point, point on the circumference and end point.
While drawing a curve the entry mode can be changed in the input assistant. Three options are available:
Icon1 Curve by 3 points
Icon1 Curve by centre point
Icon1 Curve by tangent

Curve property bar¶

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The line type and line colour can be selected from the property bar. The curve radius and angle are displayed when editing.
In ELITECAD Architecture the renovation planning state can be selected.

Curve over angle, direction and centre point¶

	Draw toolbar
	Draw menu > Curve over angle

This function enables a curve through a given start point, angle and the curve's centre point.

Curve property bar¶

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The line type and line colour can be selected from the property bar. The curve radius and angle are displayed when editing.
In ELITECAD Architecture the renovation planning state can be selected.

Ellipse¶

	Geometry toolbar
	Draw menu > Geometry > Ellipse

This function is used to create an ellipse.
Create an ellipse by inputting two vertices on an axis and clicking on a third.

Ellipse property bar¶

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The line type and line colour can be selected from the property bar.
In ELITECAD Architecture the renovation planning state can be selected.

Spline¶

	Geometry toolbar
	Draw menu > Geometry > Spline

This function enables the creation of a smooth interpolation curve with a random number of points (cubic splines).

After activating the function, you can specify the points of the polygon and to end the spline, select the last point a second time. In this case, the curve is incomplete and you will be prompted to enter an inclination angle at the start and end points.

Spline property bar¶

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The line type and line colour can be selected from the property bar.
In ELITECAD Architecture the renovation planning state can be selected.

Revision cloud¶

	Geometry toolbar
	Draw menu > Geometry > Revision cloud

The revision cloud is a 2D element, which usually is used to add annotations about changes to the model.
After activating the function, you can specify the points of the revision cloud. By closing the polygon or in selecting the last point a second time, the point input is terminated.

Revision cloud property bar¶

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The property bar becomes visible as soon as the REVISION CLOUD function is started or an existing REVISION CLOUD is selected. The line type and line colour can be selected from the property bar.
In ELITECAD Architecture the renovation planning state can be selected.

Bulge length¶

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The bulge can be oriented inward or outward.

Average bulge length¶

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The average bulge length defines the average length of the arcs.