POLYGON Command

GstarCAD 2027 · Command Reference

Commands > P Command > POLYGON

Function Description:

This command is used to create an equilateral closed polyline. You specify the number of sides of the polygon and whether it is inscribed or circumscribed.

Command Access:

Icon:
Menu: Draw > Polygon
Ribbon: Home > Draw > Polygon
Toolbar: Draw > Polygon
Command: POLYGON
Alias: POL

Command Prompts:

Enter number of sides \<4>:
Specify center of polygon or [Edge]:

Number of sides

Specifies the number of sides in the polygon (3-1024).

Center of polygon

Specifies the center of the polygon and whether the new object is inscribed or circumscribed.

Inscribed in circle: Specifies the radius of a circle, all vertices of the polygon are on the inscribed circle. Users can use cursor to specify the radius and rotated angle. The equilateral polygon is created by snapped current angle and radius.
Circumscribed about circle: Specifies the distance from the center of the polygon to the midpoints of the edges of the polygon. Users can use cursor to specify the radius and rotated angle. The equilateral polygon is created by snapped current angle and radius.