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The '''''l''''' key set or un-sets the linear interpolation. |
The '''''l''''' key set or un-sets the linear interpolation. |
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The '''''x''''', '''''y''''', or '''''z''''' keys can be used to constrain the movement of the vertex while being dragged. |
The '''''x''''', '''''y''''', or '''''z''''' keys can be used to constrain the movement of the vertex while being dragged. Select the vertex and begin to drag with the mouse. While dragging, hit the desired axis key. |
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The '''''q''''' key exits edit mode. |
The '''''q''''' key exits edit mode. |
Revision as of 19:09, 15 January 2022
Curves EditableSpline |
Menu location |
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Curves → Freehand BSpline |
Workbenches |
Curves |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
None |
Description
The Curves EditableSpline creates a freehand B-Spline curve. This tool is part of the external workbench called Curves.
Usage
- Switch to the Curves workbench (install from Addon Manager is necessary, if not previously installed)
- To invoke the command, do one of the following:
Notes
While active there are several actions and behaviors that can be controlled by keys and mouse clicks.
The a key selects or deselects all.
Clicking a vertex selects it. While selected, holding down the left mouse button and moving the the cursor will move the vertex.
Clicking on a segment selects the segment (this is the straight guide line between two vertexes).
The hitting i key will add a vertex in this segment. The new vertex is now selected.
The t key sets or un-sets tangent (relative to view direction).
The p key aligns selected objects.
The s key can be used to snap a vertex to another vertex. With a vertex of the b-spline being edited selected, hold the control key down and left click the target vertex (as you would to control click multi-select). The hit the s key; the vertex is snapped together.
To unsnap vertexes, select the snapped vertex pair and hit the s key. The vertex of the b-spline being edited remains selected and can now be moved with the mouse.
The l key set or un-sets the linear interpolation.
The x, y, or z keys can be used to constrain the movement of the vertex while being dragged. Select the vertex and begin to drag with the mouse. While dragging, hit the desired axis key.
The q key exits edit mode.
Recompute is disabled during edit mode.
Limitations
Properties
Scripting
- Curves IsoCurve, Curves JoinCurve, Curves ParametricComb, Curves ParametricSolid, .................
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