User Guide
User Guide
User Guide

Change to Active Curve Settings

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Used to change a B-spline curve's attributes to those of the active settings. Settings are changed only for the attribute(s) for which the tool setting(s) is on.

Tool SettingEffect
Polygon

If on, sets whether the curve's control polygon is displayed:

  • Invisible
    • — the control polygon is not displayed.
  • Visible
    • — the control polygon is displayed.
Curve

If on, sets whether the curve is displayed:

  • Invisible
    • — the curve is not displayed.
  • Visible
    • — the curve is displayed.
Closure

If on, sets the type of B-spline curve.

  • Open
    • — Converts a closed B-spline to an open curve.
  • Closed
    • — Converts an open B-spline to a closed curve.
Order

If on, sets the curve's order.

Preserve Shape

(Order turned on only) If on, the curve's shape remains the same, even though the Order is changed.

To change a B-spline curve's attributes (those that are on)
  1. Select the element(s).

  2. Select the Change to Active Curve Settings tool.

  3. In the tool settings, turn on and adjust the required settings.

  4. Accept the change.

Alternative Method — To change a B-spline curve's attributes (those that are on)
  1. Select the Change to Active Curve Settings tool.

  2. In the tool settings, turn on and adjust the required settings.

  3. Identify the element(s).

  4. Accept the change.

Key-in: CHANGE CURVE

To set the active B-spline curve settings so they match those of a B-spline curve in the design, use the Match Curve Settings tool in the Match tool box.