Persistent Issue with Rendering Semi-Circular Shapes in DALL-E

Description: I’ve been attempting to use DALL-E to generate semi-circular (180-degree) shapes, such as a pier or arc, extending into a body of water. Despite using detailed prompts and various phrasing approaches (e.g., “arc,” “semi-circle,” “rainbow shape”), the tool consistently generates full circles or fails to orient the shape correctly.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Use prompts like:

“A simple wooden pier shaped like a half-circle, forming an open arc (180 degrees), extending into the ocean and connecting to the shore at two points.”

“A flat, horizontal arc (semi-circle) lying parallel to the water.”

  1. Generate the image multiple times.

Expected Outcome: A clear depiction of an open arc or semi-circular structure that does not form a full circle, lying flat above the water.

Actual Outcome: The AI repeatedly generates closed, full circles or misinterprets the orientation (e.g., vertical instead of horizontal).

Impact: This limitation in rendering basic geometric shapes affects the usability of the tool for creating simple, accurate designs. It’s surprising that a partial circle cannot be generated despite explicit instructions.

Request: I’d appreciate it if this issue could be reviewed and addressed in future updates. Please let me know if further details are needed.