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, click to define 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 enter it at the command prompt.




- 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