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    Default Circle size

    Why can't I change a circle size to a precise number? If I write 5 it changes it to something 'close to 5' like 4.98

    JimR

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    Default Re: Circle size

    It is because of the line width. Set line width to none and retry.
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    Default Re: Circle size

    I was trying to change the circle size with the circle tool (select the circle, then use the circle tool) and that doesn't seem to work properly but when I use the selector tool and change the size it works.

    To make a circle of a specified size I have to draw the circle, then change to the selection tool and input the size, is this true or am I missing something?

    JimR

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    Default Re: Circle size

    Well you have to set the size of the ellipse after you've drawn it yes, but you don't need to change to the shape editor, simply enter the H/W in the fields on the info bar when the ellipse tool is still selected, then press enter.
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    Default Re: Circle size

    That doesn't work for me, if I make a circle, then write 10 (mm) in both fields it changes to 9.2 mm (or something else close to 10 mm)

    JimR

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    Default Re: Circle size

    Hmm - works fine every time for me.
    My option settings are all pretty much defaults.
    Perhaps you could use XaReg (link in sig) to return your settings to default and try again?

    This is how it works here:



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    Default Re: Circle size

    It's dependant on whether you have Scale Line Width on or off.

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    Default Re: Circle size

    JimR,
    Make sure you have removed the stroke from your circle (or select none in the line width as Albacore suggested - does the same thing).

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    Default Re: Circle size

    I'm sorry, removing the stroke doesn't help and the Scale Line Width doesn't either. It seems that only by using the diagonal option it works when I make a circle and change the size. My setup is pretty much default.

    regards

    JimR

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    Default Re: Circle size

    JimR,
    hum... you are right. I can reproduce the strange behavior. It doesn´t have to do with the stroke or line width. Seems you have found a bug.

 

 

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