====== tool_image43 Ellipse / Circle ======

> Allow users to to create a circle freehand or according to a precise radius or diameter.

===== Draw circle/ellipse by freehand =====

>   - select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image43.png|tool_image43}}, left-click the cursor, do not release the button and then drag out a ellipse.
>   - select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image43.png|tool_image43}}, with holding down **Shift** key, left-click to drag out a circle. > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image44.png|tool_image44}}

===== Draw circle/ellipse by two clicking =====

>   - Select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image43.png|tool_image43}} tool;
>   - First click on the desired working area, takes it as the central point of the shape (hold down **Shift** to draw circle);
>   - Move the arrow till desired shape appears, then click again to finish drawing the shape.

===== Enter values to draw circle/ellipse =====

>   - Select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image43.png|tool_image43}} tool;
>   - Hold down **Alt** (Windows) or **Option** (Macintosh) or **Alt+Windows** (Linux) key, and click on the desired working area;
>   - Dialog box appears and enter desired values, click [OK];

> For example, draw a circle with diameter 10cm: > > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image103.png|tool_image103}}

=== NOTE ===

>> **Internal Segment** : draw the shape as internal segment of the piece which can be removed.

>> **Draw in Piece** : draw the shape as a pattern piece.

=== NOTE ===

New in V7.0: It previews the result.