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 7.5×7.5.
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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Regards,
Savageduck