de_add_circle()

Draws a circle in the current representation in user-defined units. To use simulator units, use the de_draw_circ() function. The de_draw_circ() function is used in artwork creation functions. Returns a handle to the data group shape that was just created.

See also: de_add_arc(), de_add_arc1(), de_add_arc2(), de_add_arc3(), de_add_arc4().

Syntax:

de_add_circle(x,y, radius[, thickness]);

where

x,y is the coordinates for the circle's center point.

radius is the radius of the circle.

thickness is optional, where:

• 1 = thin, default
• 2 = medium
• 3 = thick

Example:

api_set_current_window(1);
de_add_circle(10.0,10.0, 25.5);
// Or to capture the data group handle
decl dgHandle = de_add_circle(10.0,10.0, 25.5);

Where Used:

Schematic, Layout