To Work with Splines
To Work with Splines
A spline is a smooth curve that passes through or near a set of points that influence the shape of the curve.
Draw a Spline
- Click Home tab > Draw panel > Spline.
- (Optional) Enter m (Method). Then enter either f (Fit Points) or cv (Control Vertices).
- Specify the first point of the spline.
- Specify the next point of the spline. Continue specifying points as needed.
- Press Enter to end, or enter c (Close) to close the spline.
Draw a Spline Tangent to and Connecting Two Lines or Curves
- Click Modify tab > Blend Curves.
- (Optional) Enter con (Continuity) and enter a tangency option.
- Select a line or curve near an endpoint.
- Select another line or curve near an endpoint.
Convert a Spline-Fit Polyline to a Spline
- Click Home tab > Draw panel > Spline.
- Enter o (Object).
- Select a spline-fit polyline and press Enter.
The selected Object changes from a polyline to a spline.
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