How do I draw a given size circle

I need to produce a 7.5 inch circle which I will then cut out. How do I do this so that when it prints on an A4 sheet it is the correct size?

thanks

On 2011-08-24 11:17:19 -0700, "SS" said:

I need to produce a 7.5 inch circle which I will then cut out. How do I do this so that when it prints on an A4 sheet it is the correct size?

thanks

In Photoshop it is quite simple, and can be done several ways. Here is one way:

1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). Pull the first one down to a mid-point on an inch mark. Do the same in the other orientation. Now you should have a document quartered by guide lines.

3: Now set 4 more guides, each 3.75 inches from the center point. This will give you a square 7.5x7.5.

4: Choose the ellipse tool. Start by placing the ellipse tool cursor at the top right hand corner of the square. Pull it down to the bottom right hand corner of the square. Then move it over to the left until the circle fits in the square. There is your correct sized 7.5 inch circle.
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Savageduck

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On 2011-08-24 11:17:19 -0700, "SS" said:

I need to produce a 7.5 inch circle which I will then cut out. How do I do this so that when it prints on an A4 sheet it is the correct size?

thanks

In Photoshop it is quite simple, and can be done several ways. Here is one way:

1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). Pull the first one down to a mid-point on an inch mark. Do the same in the other orientation. Now you should have a document quartered by guide lines.

3: Now set 4 more guides, each 3.75 inches from the center point. This will give you a square 7.5x7.5.

4: Choose the ellipse tool. Start by placing the ellipse tool cursor at the top right hand corner of the square. Pull it down to the bottom right hand corner of the square. Then move it over to the left until the circle fits in the square. There is your correct sized 7.5 inch circle. < http://homepage.mac.com/lco/filechute/screenshot_06A.jpg >

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Regards,

Savageduck

Thanks for that, that will save me doing trial and error.

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On 2011-08-24 11:17:19 -0700, "SS" said:

I need to produce a 7.5 inch circle which I will then cut out. How do I do this so that when it prints on an A4 sheet it is the correct size?

thanks

In Photoshop it is quite simple, and can be done several ways. Here is one way:

1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). Pull the first one down to a mid-point on an inch mark. Do the same in the other orientation. Now you should have a document quartered by guide lines.

3: Now set 4 more guides, each 3.75 inches from the center point. This will give you a square 7.5x7.5.

4: Choose the ellipse tool. Start by placing the ellipse tool cursor at the top right hand corner of the square. Pull it down to the bottom right hand corner of the square. Then move it over to the left until the circle fits in the square. There is your correct sized 7.5 inch circle. < http://homepage.mac.com/lco/filechute/screenshot_06A.jpg >

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Regards,

Savageduck

Thanks for that, that will save me doing trial and error.

UPDATE.........

Followed your instructions and worked first time (unusual for me) and measurements spot on.

thank you

On 2011-08-24 15:05:39 -0700, "SS" said:

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"Savageduck" <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote in message

On 2011-08-24 11:17:19 -0700, "SS" said:

I need to produce a 7.5 inch circle which I will then cut out. How do I do this so that when it prints on an A4 sheet it is the correct size?

thanks

In Photoshop it is quite simple, and can be done several ways. Here is one way:

1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). Pull the first one down to a mid-point on an inch mark. Do the same in the other orientation. Now you should have a document quartered by guide lines.

3: Now set 4 more guides, each 3.75 inches from the center point. This will give you a square 7.5x7.5.

4: Choose the ellipse tool. Start by placing the ellipse tool cursor at the top right hand corner of the square. Pull it down to the bottom right hand corner of the square. Then move it over to the left until the circle fits in the square. There is your correct sized 7.5 inch circle. < http://homepage.mac.com/lco/filechute/screenshot_06A.jpg >

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Regards,

Savageduck

Thanks for that, that will save me doing trial and error.

UPDATE.........

Followed your instructions and worked first time (unusual for me) and measurements spot on.

thank you

Glad that worked for you. There is always a way with PS. ;-)

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Regards,

Savageduck

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"Savageduck" <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote in message

On 2011-08-24 11:17:19 -0700, "SS" said:

I need to produce a 7.5 inch circle which I will then cut out. How do I do this so that when it prints on an A4 sheet it is the correct
size?

thanks

In Photoshop it is quite simple, and can be done several ways. Here is one way:

1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). Pull the first one down to a mid-point on an inch mark. Do the same in the other orientation. Now you should have a document quartered by guide lines.

3: Now set 4 more guides, each 3.75 inches from the center point. This will give you a square 7.5x7.5.

4: Choose the ellipse tool. Start by placing the ellipse tool cursor at the top right hand corner of the square. Pull it down to the bottom right hand corner of the square. Then move it over to the left until the circle fits in the square. There is your correct sized 7.5 inch circle. < http://homepage.mac.com/lco/filechute/screenshot_06A.jpg >

--
Regards,

Savageduck

Thanks for that, that will save me doing trial and error.

UPDATE.........

Followed your instructions and worked first time (unusual for me) and measurements spot on.

thank you

Don't need a circle right now, but good to know!

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Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote:

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1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). P

Way too much trouble. There is a setting for creating an ellipse in the shape icon (left column) (an ellipse can be a circle, of course). Just type in the dimension you want in the top menu. It's found by clicking the little down-arrow by the shape icon.) You can even tell it to grow from the middle of the cursor, and move it around afterwords

On 2011-08-26 19:50:09 -0700, John J Stafford said:

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Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote:

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1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). P

Way too much trouble. There is a setting for creating an ellipse in the shape icon (left column) (an ellipse can be a circle, of course). Just type in the dimension you want in the top menu. It's found by clicking the little down-arrow by the shape icon.) You can even tell it to grow from the middle of the cursor, and move it around afterwords

See! There are all sorts of ways of doing things with PS. ;-)

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Regards,

Savageduck

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On 2011-08-26 19:50:09 -0700, John J Stafford
said:

In article ,
Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote:

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1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). P

Way too much trouble. There is a setting for creating an ellipse in the shape icon (left column) (an ellipse can be a circle, of course). Just type in the dimension you want in the top menu. It's found by clicking the little down-arrow by the shape icon.) You can even tell it to grow from the middle of the cursor, and move it around afterwords

See! There are all sorts of ways of doing things with PS. ;-)
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Regards,

Savageduck

Ok the settings for the size, I have found that but how do I convert pixels to inches, which is the diameter ( 7.5) that I want.
I dont see a setting to change pixels/cm/inches etc

On Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:43:34 +0100, "SS"
wrote:

"Savageduck" <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote in message

On 2011-08-26 19:50:09 -0700, John J Stafford
said:

In article ,
Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote:

\

1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle. So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). P

Way too much trouble. There is a setting for creating an ellipse in the shape icon (left column) (an ellipse can be a circle, of course). Just type in the dimension you want in the top menu. It's found by clicking the little down-arrow by the shape icon.) You can even tell it to grow from the middle of the cursor, and move it around afterwords

See! There are all sorts of ways of doing things with PS. ;-)
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Regards,

Savageduck

Ok the settings for the size, I have found that but how do I convert pixels to inches, which is the diameter ( 7.5) that I want.
I dont see a setting to change pixels/cm/inches etc

You enter "7.5 in" in width and height when you have "fixed size" in "Style". The default may be "px", but you can enter "in".

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Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida

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On Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:43:34 +0100, "SS"
wrote:

"Savageduck" <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote in message

On 2011-08-26 19:50:09 -0700, John J Stafford
said:

In article ,
Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote:

\

1: Create a new document large enough for your circle. Since you are using inches set your rulers to read in inches.

2: I assume you are referring to diameter when you say 7.5 inch circle.
So now set some guides. Do this by moving your cursor to any of the rulers (it should now appear as an arrow). P

Way too much trouble. There is a setting for creating an ellipse in the shape icon (left column) (an ellipse can be a circle, of course). Just type in the dimension you want in the top menu. It's found by clicking the little down-arrow by the shape icon.) You can even tell it to grow from the middle of the cursor, and move it around afterwords

See! There are all sorts of ways of doing things with PS. ;-)
--
Regards,

Savageduck

Ok the settings for the size, I have found that but how do I convert pixels
to inches, which is the diameter ( 7.5) that I want.
I dont see a setting to change pixels/cm/inches etc

You enter "7.5 in" in width and height when you have "fixed size" in "Style". The default may be "px", but you can enter "in".

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Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida

OK got it now, thats much easier than previous method and does allow me to position easier as well.
However both versions have been more knowledge gained.
so thanks to both.

4: Choose the ellipse tool. Start by placing the ellipse tool cursor at the top right hand corner of the square. Pull it down to the bottom right hand corner of the square. Then move it over to the left until the circle fits in the square. There is your correct sized 7.5 inch circle. Savageduck

good tip, thanks