How to use Circle Command in AutoCAD 2025? (100% Fix) Aug 24

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Good morning guys, Previously we discussed Unit setting in AutoCAD which is very important before starting any drawing. Now we will learn about Circle Command in AutoCAD and How to use Circle Command in AutoCAD, What is the shorthand command for Circle in AutoCAD

Now we will know something about some other settings which we need to know.

Do you know How to use Circle Command in AutoCAD?

First of all, find the circle command in the Draw panel shown in the above figure.

The circle command can be invoked by selecting a circle from the Draw panel in the Home tab.

And shortcut is to type ‘C’ and then press the Enter key.

There are six methods available in AutoCAD to draw circles.

1. Center and Radius

2. Center and Diameter Circle

3. 2 Point

4. 3 Point

5. Tan, Tan,& Radius

6. Tan, Tan, Tan

To draw any circle, we have to choose any one option from the following which is convenient.

1. Center and Radius Circle Command in AutoCAD

By selecting this option, first, click where you want the center point of the circle to be, and then move the pointing device to establish the perimeter of the circle and specify the radius point or give the dimension of the radius as shown.

By this method, we can draw a circle by using the radius method.

2. Center and Diameter Circle Command in AutoCAD

By selecting this option, first, click where you want the center point of the circle to be, and then move the pointing device to establish the perimeter of the circle and specify the diameter point or give the dimension of diameter as shown.

By this method, we can draw a circle by giving a diameter method.

3. 2-point circle AutoCAD

2 point method — 2-point method Circle Command in Autocad

This feature is used for drawing a circle when we know 2 points of diameter but the proper dimension is not known or the diameter is known but the center is not.

Hence, select the 2-point option of the circle select the first known point, and then select the second known point, which will be the diameter length. AutoCAD will show a 2-point selected circle as shown.

4. 3 Point

3 point method Circle Command in Autocad — 3-point method Circle Command in Autocad

This is a well-known fact of geometry that three points define the perimeter of a circle.

Hence, with the 3-point option, one only clicks with the pointing device on each of the three points you want to choose, and a circle appears that passes through all three points.

By this option, we can draw a circle from known 3 points if the radius or diameter is not known.

5. Tan, Tan,& Radius

Tan, Tan and Radius method Circle Command in Autocad — Tan, Tan, and Radius method

Two circles or two lines are sufficient for this type of circle.

Select two points on two tangents of a line or circle it will specify the perimeter of a circle and then give the radius of the circle.

It means this type of circle can be drawn by Tangent, Tangent, and Radius.

6. Tan, Tan, Tan (AutoCAD circle tan tan tan command)

Tan, Tan, Tan method Circle Command — Tan, Tan, Tan method

This method is useful when we don’t know the radius or diameter of the circle but only three points are known.

This method of drawing circles is the same as Tan, Tan, and Radius but in this method no need to give a radius.

Three points of a circle or line are sufficient for this type of circle as shown.

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FAQ on Circle Command in AutoCAD

Which command is used to draw a circle?

The circle command is utilized to draw a circle by determining the middle point and range. We should figure it out by two models. Type Circle or C on the command line & press Enter.

What is the shorthand command for Circle in AutoCAD?

The shorthand command for Circle in AutoCAD is “C” (CIRCLE / Creates a circle)

What are the 6 options that will activate the circle command?

The Circle Command gives you multiple ways of making circles. In this activity, you’ll perceive how to draw circles utilizing the Center, Radius strategy, 2-point technique, Tan, Tan, Radius technique, and lastly Tan, Tan, Tan.

What are the six different options for creating a circle in AutoCAD?

To make circles, you can indicate different blends of focus, span, breadth, focus on the circuit, and focus on different items.