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The Curves workbench is an [[external workbenches|External workbench]] that is python based with a collection of tools for NURBS curves and surfaces. This workbench is developed with FreeCAD Master and OCC 7.4. Note: Some tools may not work with earlier versions.
The Curves workbench is an [[External_workbenches|External workbench]] that is Python based with a collection of tools for NURBS curves and surfaces. This workbench is developed with FreeCAD Master and OCC 7.4.

Note: Some tools may not work with earlier versions.


==Installation==
==Installation==


Download the Curves workbench via the [[Image:AddonManager.svg|24px|link=Std_AddonMgr]] [[Addon Manager]] {{MenuCommand|Tools → Addon Manager}}
Download the Curves workbench via the [[Image:Std_AddonMgr.svg|24px|link=Std_AddonMgr]] [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]]. Select the {{MenuCommand|Tools → Addon Manager}} option from the menu.


==References==
==References==
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* Github: https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB
* Github: https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB
* Discussion: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675
* Discussion: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675
* YouTube tutorial using curves workbench: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVdbvxmJ3Mo
* Dailymotion tutorial, tide bottle, demoing curves workbench: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6bo9a6


==Tools==
==Tools==

===Toolbar===

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===Tools===


* [[Image:Curves_Line.svg|32px]] [[Curves_Line|Curves Line]]: Create a parametric line between two vertices.
* [[Image:Curves_Line.svg|32px]] [[Curves_Line|Curves Line]]: Create a parametric line between two vertices.
* [[Image:Curves_EditableSpline.svg|32px]] [[Curves_EditableSpline|Curves EditableSpline]]: Create a freehand B-Spline curve.
* [[Image:Curves_EditableSpline.svg|32px]] [[Curves_EditableSpline|Curves EditableSpline]]: Create a freehand B-Spline curve.
* [[Image:Curves_IsoCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_IsoCurve|Curves IsoCurve]]: Create an IsoCurve from a face.
* [[Image:Curves_ParametricComb.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ParametricComb|Curves ParametricComb]]: Creates a parametric Comb plot on selected edges.
* [[Image:Curves_ParametricSolid.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ParametricSolid|Curves ParametricSolid]]: Make a parametric solid from selected faces.
* [[Image:Curves_PasteSVG.svg|32px]] [[Curves_PasteSVG|Curves PasteSVG]]: Pastes the SVG content of the clipboard.
* [[Image:Curves_SketchOnSurface.svg|32px]] [[Curves_SketchOnSurface|Curves SketchOnSurface]]: Map a sketch on to a surface.
* [[Image:Curves_JoinCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_JoinCurve|Curves JoinCurve]]: Joins the selected edges into BSpline Curves.
* [[Image:Curves_ExtendCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ExtendCurve|Curves ExtendCurve]]: Extends the selected edge.
* [[Image:Curves_ExtendCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ExtendCurve|Curves ExtendCurve]]: Extends the selected edge.
* [[Image:Curves_JoinCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_JoinCurve|Curves JoinCurve]]: Joins the selected edges into BSpline Curves.
* [[Image:Curves_SplitCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_SplitCurve|Curves SplitCurve]]: Splits the selected edge.
* [[Image:Curves_SplitCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_SplitCurve|Curves SplitCurve]]: Splits the selected edge.
* [[Image:Curves_CombinedCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_CombinedCurve|Curves CombinedCurve]]: Builds a 3D curve as the intersection of 2 projected curves.
* [[Image:Curves_Discretize.svg|32px]] [[Curves_Discretize|Curves Discretize]]: Discretize an edge or a wire.
* [[Image:Curves_Interpolate.svg|32px]] [[Curves_Interpolate|Curves Interpolate]]: Interpolate points with a BSpline curve.
* [[Image:Curves_ParametricComb.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ParametricComb|Curves ParametricComb]]: Creates a parametric Comb plot on selected edges.
* [[Image:Curves_ZebraTool.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ZebraTool|Curves ZebraTool]]: Zebra texture for surface inspection.
* [[Image:Curves_ZebraTool.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ZebraTool|Curves ZebraTool]]: Zebra texture for surface inspection.
* [[Image:Curves_MultiLoft.svg|32px]] [[Curves_MultiLoft|Curves MultiLoft]]: Loft profile objects made of multiple faces in parallel.
* [[Image:Curves_ParametricSolid.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ParametricSolid|Curves ParametricSolid]]: Make a parametric solid from selected faces.
* [[Image:Curves_ToConsole.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ToConsole|Curves ToConsole]]: Objects to console.
* [[Image:Curves_IsoCurve.svg|32px]] [[Curves_IsoCurve|Curves IsoCurve]]: Create an IsoCurve from a face.
* [[Image:Curves_Pipeshell.svg|32px]] [[Curves_Pipeshell|Curves Pipeshell]]: Creates a Pipeshell sweep object.
* [[Image:Curves_SketchOnSurface.svg|32px]] [[Curves_SketchOnSurface|Curves SketchOnSurface]]: Map a sketch on to a surface.
* [[Image:Curves_ProfileSupport.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ProfileSupport|Curves ProfileSupport]]: Creates a support plane for sketches.
* [[Image:Curves_PasteSVG.svg|32px]] [[Curves_PasteSVG|Curves PasteSVG]]: Pastes the SVG content of the clipboard.
* [[Image:Curves_PipeshellProfile.svg|32px]] [[Curves_PipeshellProfile|Curves PipeshellProfile]]: Creates a Profile object for PipeShell.
* [[Image:Curves_PipeshellProfile.svg|32px]] [[Curves_PipeshellProfile|Curves PipeshellProfile]]: Creates a Profile object for PipeShell.
* [[Image:Curves_CompressionSpring.svg|32px]] [[Curves_CompressionSpring|Curves CompressionSpring]]: Creates a compression spring.
* [[Image:Curves_Pipeshell.svg|32px]] [[Curves_Pipeshell|Curves Pipeshell]]: Creates a Pipeshell sweep object.
* [[Image:Curves_GordonSurface.svg|32px]] [[Curves_GordonSurface|Curves GordonSurface]]: Creates a surface that skins a network of curves
* [[Image:Curves_GordonSurface.svg|32px]] [[Curves_GordonSurface|Curves GordonSurface]]: Creates a surface that skins a network of curves.
* [[Image:Curves_SegmentSurface.svg|32px]] [[Curves_SegmentSurface|Curves SegmentSurface]]: Segment a surface on isocurves.
* [[Image:Curves_SegmentSurface.svg|32px]] [[Curves_SegmentSurface|Curves SegmentSurface]]: Segment a surface on isocurves.
* [[Image:Curves_Interpolate.svg|32px]] [[Curves_Interpolate|Curves Interpolate]]: Interpolate points with a BSpline curve.
* [[Image:Curves_ToConsole.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ToConsole|Curves ToConsole]]: Moves objects to the console.
* [[Image:Curves_CompressionSpring.svg|32px]] [[Curves_CompressionSpring|Curves CompressionSpring]]: Creates a compression spring.
* [[Image:Curves_ReflectLines.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ReflectLines|Curves ReflectLines]]: Creates the reflect lines on a shape, according to a view direction.
* [[Image:Curves_ReflectLines.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ReflectLines|Curves ReflectLines]]: Creates the reflect lines on a shape, according to a view direction.
* [[Image:Curves_Discretize.svg|32px]] [[Curves_Discretize|Curves Discretize]]: Discretize an edge or a wire.
* [[Image:Curves_MultiLoft.svg|32px]] [[Curves_MultiLoft|Curves MultiLoft]]: Loft profile objects made of multiple faces in parallel.

* [[Image:Curves_ProfileSupport.svg|32px]] [[Curves_ProfileSupport|Curves ProfileSupport]]: Creates a support plane for sketches.

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Introduction

Curves External workbench icon

The Curves workbench is an External workbench that is Python based with a collection of tools for NURBS curves and surfaces. This workbench is developed with FreeCAD Master and OCC 7.4.

Note: Some tools may not work with earlier versions.

Installation

Download the Curves workbench via the Addon Manager. Select the Tools → Addon Manager option from the menu.

References

Tools