Inserting a Circle into a RockPlot2D Image

RockPlot2D | Draw | Point Types | Circles

Use the Circle menu command or toolbar button to draw a circle-shaped symbol on an existing RockPlot2D image. See Symbols option for inserting symbols from the RockWorks symbol library.

Step-by-Step Summary

1. Select the Draw | Point Types | Circle menu item, or click on the Draw | Circle button at the top of the screen .
   The Circle button is available in the Draw | Point Types drop-down menu.

   

   The program will be in "Draw Circle" mode, as noted at the bottom of the screen.

2. Position the pointer in the graphic window where the center of the circle is to be inserted and click and hold down the left mouse button.
   
3. Drag slowly and diagonally, to "grow" the circle from the center point.
   
4. Release the mouse button when the circle is drawn to the desired size.
   
5. Continue drawing circles in this manner, if additional circles are desired
   
6. To turn off the Draw Circles mode, click the Draw Circle X button at the bottom of the screen, or press the Shift+Escape keys, or click the arrow button .
   
7. To edit the circle's characteristics (color, fill, etc.),
   • Click the Edit button at the top of the window
   • Double-click on the circle, or right-click on it and choose Properties.
   • Adjust the circle's settings. See Circle Attributes for information.

See Also

• Editing RockPlot2D Graphics
• Using Undo
• The ReportWorks Window
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