Hi Nicole,
if you need regular polygon you can download QAD plugin e try POLYGON
command:
Command: POLYGON
Enter number of sides <5>: 4
Specify center of polygon or [Edge]:
Enter an option [Inscribed in circle/Circumscribed about circle/Area]
: a
Enter the polygon area in current units <100>: 1
> Is there a tool for adding dimensions in QGIS. For those who are
> wondering what I am talking about, it is common in CAD drafting to add
> dimensions to what you have drawn and this is a whole part of a CAD
> program where you can format dimensions …etc.
>
> I have been asked to add dimensions
Hi Denis,
you could consider to use QGIS with QAD plugin which emulates the
most used autocad commands.
Best regards
gam17
>
> I would like to know if you have any suggestions for an opensource
> CAD Software similar to Autocad that can import shape files ?
>
> Thank you to your help and y
Hi,
you could use qad plugin. Use circle command to draw circles and line
or pline command to draws lines using quadrant snap types.
gam17
> I am new to this software mapping program and am interested in creating some
> maps with circles around specific points on the map at 600 feet intervals.