Circle With N Points

Script for Adobe Illustrator

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Description

Circle With N Points is a versatile Adobe Illustrator script that allows you to easily generate circles and polygons with customized points. It comes with a live preview and extensive options including variable radii, adjustable stroke weight, specific point counts, customized color picking, and an ability to generate concentric shapes instantly.

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Features

Custom Points: Set exact number of points ranging from 3 up to 50 for unique shapes.
Multiple Shape Types: Easily toggle between generating circles or polygons.
Live Preview: See real-time visual updates of your shape and anchor points as you adjust settings.
Concentric Rings: Create up to 20 equally spaced concentric rings at once.
Custom Colors: Pick any stroke color from a dynamic palette, including RGB, Hex, CMYK, Gray, and Spot.
Settings Persistence: Remembers all your last used preferences for the next time you use the script.
Quick Reset: Right-click on any slider to instantly revert it to default settings.

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Installation

1. Download the Circle With N Points.jsx script file.

2. Place the script in your Adobe Illustrator Scripts folder:

⮑ Mac: /Applications/Adobe Illustrator (Version)/Presets/(Language)/Scripts

⮑ Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator (Version)\Presets(Language)\Scripts

3. Restart Adobe Illustrator if it's already running

4. Access the script via File > Scripts > Circle With N Points

5. Alternatively, run it directly via File > Scripts > Other Script... and browse to the file location

Tip: You can also drag and drop the .jsx file directly onto the Illustrator workspace to run the script instantly – no installation needed.

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Using the Script

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General Setup

When you launch the script, a main dialog window appears. It displays all the settings required to create custom shapes.

First, make sure you have an active document open.
Make sure the active layer is unlocked and visible.
If the current layer is locked or hidden, the script will automatically create a new layer for your shapes.

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➊ Choosing Shape Type

You can select the base style of your shape.

Circle: Generates a curved path connecting your specified points.
Polygon: Generates straight lines connecting your specified points.

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Circle / Polygon with 3 anchor points

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➋ Setting Number of Points

Adjust how many anchor points the shape will have.

Use the slider or type a value between 3 and 50 into the text box.
Right-click the slider to reset to the default value of 4 points.
Use the Up and Down arrow keys inside the text box to fine-tune the value (Hold Shift to jump by 10).

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Circles with 3, 5, and 6 anchor point

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➌ Adjusting Radius

Set the overall size of your shape.

Use the slider or type a value between 10 and 1000 into the text box.
Right-click the slider to reset to the default value of 100.
Arrow keys also work here for precise adjustments.

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➍ Configuring Stroke Weight

Define the thickness of the shape's path.

Change the stroke thickness from 0.1 to 100.
Right-click the slider to reset to the default value of 1.

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➎ Generating Concentric Rings

Create multiple shapes within one another instantly.

Enter a value or slide from 1 to 20 rings.
The shapes will be spaced equally, starting from the full radius down towards the center.
Right-click the slider to reset to a single shape.

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1 and 8 concentric rings

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➏ Applying Stroke Color

Select the perfect outline color for your geometry.

Type a valid Hex code directly into the input field (e.g., #FF0000).
Click on the color swatch or the label text to open the native Illustrator Color Picker.
The color picker supports all native formats, and your choice will apply seamlessly to the generated shapes.

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➐ Live Preview

Preview your changes directly on the artboard without committing to them.

Check or uncheck the Preview box to toggle real-time rendering.
When enabled, the script draws a temporary preview layer.
Red dots will indicate the position of individual anchor points for better visual clarity.

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➑ Finalizing

Once you are happy with the preview:

Click the OK button to generate the final path items on your artboard.
The view will automatically center and fit your newly created shape(s) in the active window.
Click Cancel if you wish to exit without generating the shape.

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☻ Wrap-Up

Circle With N Points gives you powerful, customizable geometry tools right within your workflow. The addition of saved preferences and concentric shape generation makes creating intricate patterns faster than ever. Enjoy experimenting with various point counts and rings to build complex vector artwork effortlessly!

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Circle With N Points

Version: 1.0.7

Updated: June 9, 2026

Download Circle With N Points

1.0.0 – Initial release.
1.0.1 – Added a text input field that accepts hex color codes.
1.0.2 – Added an option to choose between Circle (smooth) and Polygon (straight).
1.0.3 – Improved UI and Modern Controls: Upgraded "Shape Type" selection from basic radio buttons to modern icon toggle buttons for a cleaner look.
1.0.4 – Proper Shape Rotation: Generated shapes are now correctly oriented, automatically rotating by 90 degrees so the first point sits perfectly at the top (12 o'clock) instead of the right (3 o'clock).
1.0.5 – Smart Color Handling: Robust color processing supporting conversion between Hex, RGB, CMYK, Gray, and Spot Colors, allowing user to select circle colors from the document color swatches via the native color picker.
1.0.6 – Settings Persistence: The script now remembers your last used settings. These are saved between sessions so you don't have to re-enter them every time.
1.0.7 – Concentric Rings Support: You can now create multiple concentric shapes at once! A new slider allows you to generate up to 20 concentric circles or polygons.
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Tested on MacOS:
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- Adobe Illustrator 2024 (28.1)
- Adobe Illustrator 2025 (29.0)
- Adobe Illustrator 2026 (30.3)
Supported Versions:
- Compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS6 and later, including Adobe Illustrator CC versions.
Operating Systems:
- Works on both macOS and Windows platforms.
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🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Circle With N Points.jsx script in Adobe Illustrator, you need to place it in the correct directory where Illustrator can recognize it. Follow these steps to locate the Scripts folder:
1. MacOS:
  Open Finder and navigate to:
  Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts
2. Windows:
  Open File Explorer and navigate to:
  C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts
3. Replace <Version> with your Adobe Illustrator version (e.g., 2025).
4. Replace <Language> with your language folder (e.g., "de_DE" for German, "en_US" for English).
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🅱 Installing the Script
1. Copy the Script File: Copy the Circle With N Points.jsx file to the Scripts folder located in the path above.
2. On some systems, you may need administrator permissions to modify the Scripts folder.
3. Restart Adobe Illustrator: To refresh the scripts menu, close and reopen Adobe Illustrator.
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Explore our complete guide to mastering Adobe Illustrator scripts.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator and ensure a document is active.
2. Go to the top menu bar and select File > Scripts.
3. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, it will appear in the dropdown list.
4. Click the Circle With N Points script to run it.
5. The Circle With N Points script will execute, and any dialog boxes or results will appear based on the script’s functionality.
☻ Before running any scripts, it’s strongly advised to save your work — especially when working with complex or large documents.

🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Circle With N Points.jsx script in Adobe Illustrator, you need to place it in the correct directory where Illustrator can recognize it. Follow these steps to locate the Scripts folder:
1. MacOS:
  Open Finder and navigate to:
  Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts
2. Windows:
  Open File Explorer and navigate to:
  C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts
3. Replace <Version> with your Adobe Illustrator version (e.g., 2025).
4. Replace <Language> with your language folder (e.g., "de_DE" for German, "en_US" for English).
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🅱 Installing the Script
1. Copy the Script File: Copy the Circle With N Points.jsx file to the Scripts folder located in the path above.
2. On some systems, you may need administrator permissions to modify the Scripts folder.
3. Restart Adobe Illustrator: To refresh the scripts menu, close and reopen Adobe Illustrator.
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Explore our complete guide to mastering Adobe Illustrator scripts.

1. Open Adobe Illustrator and ensure a document is active.
2. Go to the top menu bar and select File > Scripts.
3. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, it will appear in the dropdown list.
4. Click the Circle With N Points script to run it.
5. The Circle With N Points script will execute, and any dialog boxes or results will appear based on the script’s functionality.
☻ Before running any scripts, it’s strongly advised to save your work — especially when working with complex or large documents.

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