Constructing Polygons

A polygon is a closed linear PolyLine entity consisting of 3 to 1024 equal length sides.

Use the Polygon command to draw polygons using the following methods:

• Inscribed in circle: Draws the polygon within a circle that touches the polygon at its corners.
• Circumscribed about circle: Draws the polygon about a circle tangent to its edges.
• At an edge: Draws the polygon by specifying the two endpoints of the first edge of the polygon.

  Note: Alternatively, use the SimplePolygon command.

To construct inscribed polygons:

1. Click Draw > Polygon (or type Polygon).
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the menu, click Draw > Polygon.
   • Type Polygon.
   • On the toolbar, click Polygon .
3. Type the number of sides.
4. In the graphics area, specify the center of the polygon.
5. Specify the Corner option.
6. Specify a point in the graphics area to define the radius or type a value for the radius.

   

To construct circumscribed polygons:

1. Click Draw > Polygon (or type Polygon).
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the menu, click Draw > Polygon.
   • Type Polygon.
   • On the toolbar, click Polygon .
3. Type the number of sides.
4. In the graphics area, specify the center of the polygon.
5. Specify the Side option.
6. Specify a point in the graphics area to define the radius or type a value for the radius.

   

To construct polygons by defining an edge:

1. Click Draw > Polygon (or type Polygon).
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the menu, click Draw > Polygon.
   • Type Polygon.
   • On the toolbar, click Polygon .
3. Type the number of sides.
4. Specify the Side length option to define an edge of the polygon.
5. Specify the edge start point and side length.

   

Access

Command: Polygon

Menu: Draw > Polygon

Ribbon: Home > Polygon

Toolbar: Polygon