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JMP selection shape -- Want a circle/oval instead of rectangle

AvgSquare646 — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:21:46 GMT

This seems like a simple but important feature -- how can I change my select shape to an oval instead of rectangle? I know there is the lasso tool, but i want it restricted to an oval.

Re: JMP selection shape -- Want a circle/oval instead of rectangle

txnelson — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:52:33 GMT

I am not aware of a Circle/Oval selection tool

Re: JMP selection shape -- Want a circle/oval instead of rectangle

Craige_Hales — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 21:40:10 GMT

Take a look at . Not as simple as a builtin tool, but if you really need it, will suggest a way to make it work.

It is also a great wish list item.

Re: JMP selection shape -- Want a circle/oval instead of rectangle

ian_jmp — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:21:31 GMT

FWIW, I think it wouldn't be too hard to define such a selection tool by adding a graphics script that uses 'DragRect()' which inscribes an ellipse in the rectangle and selects all interior points.

Re: JMP selection shape -- Want a circle/oval instead of rectangle

ian_jmp — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:44:43 GMT

Here's the general idea: