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==Description== <!--T:2-->
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The [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointCircle|Sketcher Create 3PointCircle]] tool creates a circle by three points along the circle. {{Version|1.0}}: This is the same tool as [[Sketcher_CreateCircle|Sketcher CreateCircle]] but with a different initial mode.
This tool [[Image:Sketcher CreateCircle3Point.png|32px]] draws a circle by picking three points on the circle outline.
When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red circle icon.
Besides are coordinates shown in real time.


==How to use== <!--T:4-->
==Usage== <!--T:4-->

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See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].


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# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
* Pick points on an empty area of the 3D view, or on an existing object (auto constraints must be active in TaskView).
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointCircle|3 rim points]]}} button.
* Pressing {{KEY|Esc}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointCircle.svg|16px]] Create circle by 3 points}} option from the menu.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|3}}, then {{KEY|C}}.
# For further steps see [[Sketcher_CreateCircle#Usage|Sketcher CreateCircle]].




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Latest revision as of 10:57, 23 April 2024

Sketcher Create3PointCircle

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create circle by 3 points
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G 3 C
Introduced in version
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See also
Sketcher CreateCircle

Description

The Sketcher Create 3PointCircle tool creates a circle by three points along the circle. introduced in version 1.0: This is the same tool as Sketcher CreateCircle but with a different initial mode.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

  1. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the 3 rim points button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Create circle by 3 points option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then 3, then C.
  2. For further steps see Sketcher CreateCircle.