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PlanSwift makes drawing area and linear circles simple.

To draw a linear circle with a 50-foot diameter:

  • Click on the top half of the Linear button on the Home tab ribbon bar - the Properties - [Linear] window opens
  • Enter a name for the linear circle
  • Select a color for the item
  • Click on the Point where the circle is to begin (we'll place this linear circle over a 50' dimension line

PlanSwift drawing arcs to create a circle

  • Press the A key on the keyboard to specify an arc,
  • Click on where the circle diameter should extend to.
    • This defines the middle Point of the circle's arc. The diagram shows the magnifier (pressing letter M on the keyboard) being used to more accurately place the middle Point.
  • Move the cursor anywhere off that Point and then press the C key to close the arc.

The linear circle is completed and closed.

PlanSwift drawing arcs to create a circle

click here to view the previous article Creating Arcs with Areas, Linears, and Segments Creating a New Section using the New Section button click here to view the next article

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