You can create circles interactively, from known center point and size, or based on a center point and travel rate and time.
Create circles interactively
To create circles interactively by clicking the map, complete the following steps:
- On the ribbon, click the Insert tab.
- In the Measurements group, click Distance and Direction .
- In the Distance and Direction pane, click the Circle tab.
- Click Map Point Tool .
- Click a location on the map to designate the center point of the circle.
- Optionally, choose a unit of measurement from the drop-down menu.
- Click a location on the map to designate the outer edge of the circle.
A circle is created and added to the map.
Create circles from known coordinates
To create circles using known coordinates and a known radius or diameter, complete the following steps:
- In the Distance and Direction pane, click the Circle tab.
- Enter a coordinate in the Center Point text box.
- Enter a distance in the Radius/Diameter text box.
- Press Enter or click Create Circle.
A circle is created and added to the map.
Create circles using a time and speed
To create circles to identify potential locations for moving objects using a center point, time, and speed, complete the following steps:
- In the Distance and Direction pane, click the Circle tab.
- Enter a coordinate in the Center Point text box or click Map Point Tool and click a location on the map.
- Expand Distance Calculator.
- Enter a rate of time in the Time text box.
- Enter a rate of travel in the Rate text box.
- Press Enter or click Create Circle.
A circle is created and added to the map.
Change tool units
You can change the units the tool uses to display and label outputs.
- Use the Radius/Diameter drop-down list to change the unit of measure.
- Use the Time drop-down list to change the unit of time.
- Use the Rate drop-down list to change the unit of measure.
Measure circles
The From drop-down list provides the following circle measuring options:
Option | Description |
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Radius | The circle is measured and labeled with a radius value. |
Diameter | The circle is measured and labeled with a diameter value. |