Circle with Three Points

General

• You can sketch circles by clicking three radius points that are not located on the same line.
• If you do not select a work plane, the circle is drawn on the drawing plane, the plane that is currently facing you.

Sketch a circle in a 3D sketch by clicking three radius points

1. Select the function 3D Sketch | Lines | Circle with Three Points or
   • select the context-sensitive function Circle > 3 Rad. Pnts / Tang.
2. If necessary, select the line properties, under 3D Sketch | Style
3. If necessary, select Workplane to sketch a circle on an auxiliary plane.
   • Add a Sketch Plane in the 3d Sketch.
   • Select a Sketch Plane as a Work Plane in a 3D Sketch.
4. Select the first radius point.
5. Select the second radius point.
6. Select the third ring point.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to continue sketching circles.
8. Stop sketching circles
   • Select another function or
   • Press the middle mouse button or
   • Press the Esc key or
   • Press the V key (V = Confirm).