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Ellipse

Draw an ellipse using one of four methods.

Mode Settings:

Setting Data Type Comments
Method Two Points | Center, A, B | Radius, Planar Rotation | Foci, Point Choose method


Two Points Method: Construct an ellipse from two points.

Prompt Data Type Comments
First Point Point First corner
Second Point Point Second corner


Center, A, B Method: Construct an ellipse from a center, radius A, and radius B.

Prompt Data Type Comments
Center Point Center of the ellipse
Radius A Point or Distance > 0 Specify Radius A and rotation simultaneously
Radius B Point or Distance > 0 Specify Radius B


Radius, Planar Rotation Method: Construct an ellipse from a radius and a planar rotation. A planar rotation of 0 creates a circle, while a planar rotation of 90 creates a line. This method simulates rotating a circle in 3D space with a top view.

Prompt Data Type Comments
Center Point Center of the ellipse
Radius A Point or Distance > 0 Specify Radius A and rotation simultaneously
Planar Rotation Point or Angle Planar rotation of the circle


Foci, Point Method: Construct an ellipse from two foci and a third point.

Prompt Data Type Comments
Point 1 Point First Focus
Point 2 Point Second Focus
Point 3 Point Third Point


Invalid State: Radius A <= 0 | Radius B <= 0