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Step Two: The Oval Primitive Tool

1. In the Tools Panel Select the: Oval Primitive Tool:
2. Draw an: Oval



Tip: If you want to draw a perfect circle hold the Shift Key as you draw.

3. If your Property Inspector is closed, open it: Window > Properties > Properties (Ctrl F3)

You will see the Oval Angle and Radius Controls:




4. To edit the oval have a play with the: Angle Controls
   

   
   Change the Angle to create a pie shape.

    

    

   
   

   Change the Angle to create a wedge shape.
   
   
   

5. To edit the centre of the oval have a play with the: Radius Control



Change the Angle to create a wedge shape.




6. Try to change both the: Radius & Angle Controls

Change the Angle and the Radius to create a C shape.

 

You can see the changes as you work and you have the reassurance that it can be re-edited at a later date. So have fun and play!

Note: You can convert a primitive object to a drawing object by double clicking on it:

 

Converting to an Drawing Object.

 

Warning: You cannot convert your shape back to a primitive shape!!

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