Sketcher CreatePeriodicBSpline
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Sketcher CreatePeriodicBSpline |
Menu location |
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Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create periodic B-spline |
Workbenches |
Sketcher |
Default shortcut |
G B P |
Introduced in version |
0.17 |
See also |
Sketcher B-spline |
Description
The Sketcher CreatePeriodicBSpline tool creates a periodic (closed) B-spline curve from its control points. See this page for more information about B-splines.
A periodic B-spline curve (in white) made from 5 points. Pictured are the control polygon in green (the straight lines connecting the red points), the weight circles in blue and the curvature comb in green. The (3) digit in the centre refers to the degree of the B-spline, and the (1) and (2) digits on the knots lying on the curve refer to their multiplicity.
Usage
See also: Drawing aids.
- There are several ways to invoke the tool:
- Press the Periodic B-spline by control points button.
- Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Create periodic B-spline option from the menu.
- Use the keyboard shortcut: G then B, then P.
- For further steps see Sketcher CreateBSpline.
Notes
Limitations
Sketcher
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- Geometric constraints: Coincident (unified), Coincident, Point on object, Horizontal/vertical, Horizontal, Vertical, Parallel, Perpendicular, Tangent or collinear, Equal, Symmetric, Block
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- Sketcher B-spline tools: Convert geometry to B-spline, Increase B-spline degree, Decrease B-spline degree, Increase knot multiplicity, Decrease knot multiplicity, Insert knot, Join curves
- Sketcher visual: Select unconstrained DoF, Select associated constraints, Select associated geometry, Select redundant constraints, Select conflicting constraints, Show/hide circular helper for arcs, Show/hide B-spline degree, Show/hide B-spline control polygon, Show/hide B-spline curvature comb, Show/hide B-spline knot multiplicity, Show/hide B-spline control point weight, Show/hide internal geometry, Switch virtual space
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