You may make elliptical forms with AutoCAD’s Ellipse Command, which is useful for a variety of technical, architectural, and design applications. You can draw the ellipse by defining its centre, specifying its axes, or utilising other input methods for different dimensions.
Ellipse Command Overview:
In AutoCAD 2026, the basic syntax for creating an ellipse involves several options for specifying the center, axes, or defining the ellipse’s appearance. You can access the ellipse tool through the command line or the Ellipse option in the Draw menu.
Main Methods for Creating Ellipses:
- Axis, End (AE): You specify the center, then define two axes (major and minor) by indicating the start and end of each axis.
- Axis, Distance (AD): You specify the center, then define the major axis with a length and an angle, followed by defining the minor axis using the distance from the center.
- Center, Radius (CR): You create an ellipse by defining its center, then specify the radius for both axes.
3 Examples of Using the Ellipse Command:
Example 1: Creating an Ellipse using the Axis, End Option (AE)
- Type
ellipsein the command line or select the Ellipse tool from the Draw panel. - Choose the Axis, End option from the command bar.
- Click to set the center point of the ellipse.
- Specify the first axis by clicking two points to define its length and direction.
- Specify the second axis by clicking two points that define its length and direction.
Result: A perfectly proportioned ellipse with axes defined by the points you’ve chosen.
Example 2: Creating an Ellipse using the Axis, Distance Option (AD)
- Type
ellipsein the command line or select the Ellipse tool. - Choose the Axis, Distance option from the command bar.
- Click to set the center point.
- Specify the length of the major axis (the longest axis) by clicking a point.
- Next, specify the minor axis length by typing the distance or selecting the direction.
Result: An ellipse drawn with the specified distances for both axes.
Example 3: Creating an Ellipse using the Center, Radius Option (CR)
- Type
ellipseor choose the Ellipse tool. - Choose the Center, Radius option from the command line.
- Click to set the center point of the ellipse.
- Specify the major radius (length of the major axis).
- Specify the minor radius (length of the minor axis).
Result: An ellipse with defined radii along both axes.
Whether you’re sketching freehand forms or working with predetermined proportions, these techniques give you versatility when creating ellipses. pe of your rectangles, as demonstrated by these instances.
