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LesW
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September 13, 2019
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How do I create a circle of a specific size?

  • September 13, 2019
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How do I make a perfect circle that measures 4.750 inches for a template?

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Correct answer davescm

Hi

In Preferences > Tools turn on show transformation values "top right"

Turn on the ruler (from view menu). Right click it and set it to inches.
Use the ellipse tool set it to Shape in the options bar

Hold Shift and Alt to pull out a circle from the centre watching the value in the size box as you do so. No need to be exact.

Go to the options bar and over-type the  W value with 4.75 in and H the same (you can type in "4.75 in")
Done

 

Dave

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davescm
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davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
September 13, 2019

Hi

In Preferences > Tools turn on show transformation values "top right"

Turn on the ruler (from view menu). Right click it and set it to inches.
Use the ellipse tool set it to Shape in the options bar

Hold Shift and Alt to pull out a circle from the centre watching the value in the size box as you do so. No need to be exact.

Go to the options bar and over-type the  W value with 4.75 in and H the same (you can type in "4.75 in")
Done

 

Dave

Edit [looks like 3 of us posted together and I can only edit not delete this third reply]

    gener7
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    gener7Community Expert
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    September 13, 2019
    I've typed up many a reply only to find on posting, someone got it ... Oh well. 🙂
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      Anonymous
      September 13, 2019

      Hi

      Just select the Ellipse Tool and then click on the canvas and enter the values you want, type in "in" for inches

      or you can set it from here

        gener7
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        gener7Community Expert
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        September 13, 2019

        That's actually a better way, Ged. The circle is automatically created on a separate layer as a Smart Object.

        gener7
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        gener7Community Expert
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        September 13, 2019

        Open the rulers (ctrl/cmd r), set units to inches. Open your document, select the eliptical marquee tool. You will hold down the Shift key while dragging for that perfect circle. You should see a small box by your cursor telling you when you've reached 4.75 inches.  Then use Edit > Stroke to select line weight and color for the circle.

         

        Try that and if there are any further questions, I will be glad to help.

         

         

         

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        LesWAuthor
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        September 13, 2019
        Thanks... I did get the circle I needed but now I must convert the circle into a template. Any help on that?
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