Create a circle tangent to two elements.
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Change Radius
Change the circle radius.
Trim
Indicate the number of elements neighboring the new circle that are to be trimmed. You can select 0, 1, or 2. This command toggles among the choices when you click it.
0 Create the circle without trimming any elements.
1 The first element selected is trimmed to the circle. The other element is not trimmed.
2 Both elements are trimmed to the circle.
Location
Use this command if you want to create a circle tangent to an element and passing through a given point. The Select Point menu will be displayed so you can select the point.
The following commands are displayed ONLY after the circle has been created.
Other
Display other tangent possibilities.
Reverse
Reverse the trimming of the elements. This command is only displayed when either Trim 1 or Trim 2 is selected.
Undo
Return the elements to the original configuration and remove the created circle. All elements will then be untrimmed to the original size.
The circle can be created tangent to specific locations which you select. This is useful to create a circle tangent to two points.
The circle closest to the selected location will be displayed. Use the Other command to select a different possibility.