The DOUGHNUT command in AutoCAD 2026 is used to produce a filled or hollow circular form that frequently has a ring-like appearance. By drawing two concentric circles, one for the ring’s outside perimeter and the other for its inner edge, you can make a doughnut.
Syntax:
- DONUT (Command)
- You will be prompted for:
- Inside radius: The radius of the inner circle.
- Outside radius: The radius of the outer circle.
- You will be prompted for:
Donut Command Workflow:
- Type
DONUTin the command line and press Enter. - Specify the inside radius by either clicking a point or typing the value.
- Specify the outside radius by clicking a point or typing the value.
- After entering the radii, you can click to place the donut in the drawing.
Examples:
- Example 1: Creating a simple ring
- Inside Radius: 1 unit
- Outside Radius: 2 units
- Action: This will create a simple ring with a width of 1 unit.
- Command Steps:
- Type
DONUTand press Enter. - Enter the inside radius:
1. - Enter the outside radius:
2. - Place the donut in the drawing by clicking or typing coordinates.
- Type
- Example 2: Creating a larger ring with a wider gap
- Inside Radius: 3 units
- Outside Radius: 6 units
- Action: This will create a larger donut with a wider inner and outer radius.
- Command Steps:
- Type
DONUTand press Enter. - Enter the inside radius:
3. - Enter the outside radius:
6. - Place the donut on your drawing.
- Type
- Example 3: Hollow donut shape for a gear or washer
- Inside Radius: 2.5 units
- Outside Radius: 5 units
- Action: This can be used to create a washer-like shape for a mechanical design.
- Command Steps:
- Type
DONUTand press Enter. - Enter the inside radius:
2.5. - Enter the outside radius:
5. - Click to place the donut in the drawing.
- Type
You may swiftly make rings for a variety of uses, including architectural features, design components, and mechanical parts, by using the DOUGHNUT command.
