The list below indicates the type of circle that the software constructs when you select certain input features along with the Auto option. The order of the selected features is not important. If you select an incorrect input feature or features, PC-DMIS display an error message and does not automatically construct the indicated feature type.
To allow PC-DMIS to automatically determine the best method of construction:
Access the Construct Circle dialog box (Insert | Feature | Constructed | Circle).
Select the Auto option from the list of options.
Select the desired feature or features based on the table below.
Click the Create button.
Input Feature List
Any 1 Set = Best Fit Circle
Any 1 Circle = Reverse Circle
Any 1 Cone (w/ Diameter ) = Cone Circle
Any 1 Feature (except Circle/Cone/Set) = Cast Circle
Cone + Cone = Intersect Circle
Cone + Cylinder = Intersect Circle
Cone + Plane = Intersect Circle
Cone + Sphere = Intersect Circle
Cylinder + Sphere = Intersect Circle
Plane + Circle = Project Circle
Plane + Ellipse = Project Circle
Plane + Line = Project Circle
Plane + Plane = Project Circle
Plane + Point = Project Circle
Plane + Set = Project Circle
Plane + Slot = Project Circle
Plane + Sphere = Intersect Circle