Constructing Polygons

A polygon is a closed linear PolyLine entity consisting of 3 to 1024 equal length sides.

To construct polygons:

1. Click Draw > Polygon (or type Polygon).

2. Type the number of sides.

3. Do one:

   1. In the graphics area, specify the center of the polygon.

   2. Specify an option:

      • Corner. Encloses the polygon within a circle that touches the polygon at its corners (inscribed).

      • Side. Encloses a circle with the polygon that touches the circle at the corners (circumscribed).

   3. Specify a point in the graphics area to define the radius or type a value for the radius.

      

   • or -

   1. Specify the Side length option to define an edge of the polygon.

   2. Specify the edge start point and side length.

      

Access

Command: Polygon

Menu: Draw > Polygon

Ribbon: Home > Draw > (Flyout) Polygon

Tool Palettes: Draw > Polygon

Related Topics

Constructing SimplePolygons

Constructing PolyLines

Constructing Rectangles