Thru 3 Points

Draw a circle that passes through three points.

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CIRCLE3PTS

 

Drawing

This function allows you to draw a circle by entering the three points you would like the circumference of the circle to pass through.

Procedure

  1. You are prompted to:

Indicate first point on circle

  1. You can now use the Snaps or Jumps to jump to the first point the circle must pass through. Alternatively, press [Enter] or click on the desired position. Once the first point is entered, a line rubberbands until you enter the second point.

  1. You are prompted:

Indicate second point on circle

You can again use the Snaps or Jumps to jump to the second point the circle must pass through. Alternatively, press [Enter] or click on the desired position. Once the second point is entered, a circle displays which passes through the first two points. You can move it around and the size changes.

  1. You are prompted to:

Indicate third point on circle

You can again use the Snaps or Jumps to jump to the third point the circle must pass through. Alternatively, press [Enter] or click on the desired position. Once the third point is entered a circle is set.

  1. The function repeats and you are prompted to:

Indicate first point on circle

  1. Right-click on the screen and select Quit to end the function. Alternatively, press [Esc].