To add a circle or ellipse from the palette of standard geometries, select Insert - Via - Circular Via. The Circle Properties dialog box appears on your display.

Enter the values for the parameters in the corresponding text entry boxes.
| Parameter | Definition | 
| Diameter | The diameter of the circle. | 
| Num. Sides | This value controls the curvature of circle. The higher the value the smoother the edge. The range for this value is from 3 to 360. | 
| X Justify | This field affects the placement of the circle in the x-direction in reference to your mouse. You may select Left, Centered, Right or None from the drop list. The location of the cursor relative to the polygon is indicated by a blue cross | 
| Y Justify | This field affects the placement of the circle in the Y-direction in reference to your mouse. You may choose Top, Centered, Bottom, or None from the drop list. The location of the cursor relative to the polygon is indicated by a blue cross. |