GPath CNC

Ellipse

Last updated Jul 31, 2026, 5:19 PM


1. Open the tool

Click Ellipse in the left toolbar Draw section. The right sidebar opens New Ellipse with a live preview on the canvas.


2. Right sidebar — New Ellipse

Position

Field Description
X Centre X
Y Centre Y

Size

Field Description
Width Full width
Height Full height

Defaults are 50 × 30 mm (or 2 × 1.2 in in inch mode).

Rotation

Field Description
Angle (degrees) Rotates the ellipse about its centre

3. Save or cancel

Save Changes (or Enter) commits the ellipse. Cancel discards the preview.

Ellipses export as smooth closed curves for profile and pocket toolpaths.


4. Editing

Select an ellipse to open Edit Ellipse with Name, all dimension fields, Save Changes, and Delete.


See also

Circle