Ability to draw circles starting from a Tangent Point (Point on Circumference)
[The Problem]
Currently, the Ellipse Tool only allows drawing from the "Center" or the "Bounding Box Corner." This makes it extremely difficult to create a circle that precisely touches other objects (tangency).
For example, when I want to create a new circle that is tangent to "Circle A" and "Circle C," I have to draw a circle first and then manually move and rescale it repeatedly to find the tangent points. This is inefficient and lacks mathematical precision.
[Proposed Solution]
I request a new drawing mode or tool that allows users to:
1. Click a point on an existing path (to set as a fixed tangent point).
2. Drag to expand the circle while that initial point remains fixed on the circumference.
3. Snap the expanding circle to another object’s tangent point.
[Why it is important]
This feature is essential for professional logo design, iconography, and geometric construction (like the Golden Ratio). It would significantly improve workflow speed and ensure 100% geometric accuracy without relying on third-party plugins.
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There are several plugin tools that we can use to create it faster, but non allow the thing you ask for directly. It would be a good addition!
