Reference Curves

Objective: Create and annotate reference curves for the pendant design.

Step 1: Layers Panel

Select the layer where you want to create the reference curves.

Step 2: Circle Command

Go to the Curve tab and use the Circle command.

Step 3: Create your Circles

In the Top viewport, create four circles of different sizes. With Grid Snap activated, select any point and type 3 millimeters for the first circle.

• Repeat the command by right-clicking, select another point, and type 4.5 millimeters for the second circle.

Continue to create another circle of 5 millimeters and a final one of 6 millimeters.

Step 4: Anotation Dot Command

To make the circles easier to visualize, add dots. Go to the Drafting tab.

Step 5: Create Dots

Select Annotate Dot, type the diameter of each circle, and place the dots accordingly.

Video Lesson

Next Step: Create offsets and group the curves.