Curvature

 

 

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This contextual command allows to add a curvature on a passing point of a spline.

 

Creation stages / Use:

 

Select the Curvature... contextual command from a spline.

 

When the curve is G2 continious (common case), and interpolation points and osculating circles are fixed, the curve is totally constrained.

 

 

  • The tangent circle on the passing point is displayed. It can be dimensioned to modify the curvature..

  • This contextual command is available for all (Passing points,  Control points, Blend and Aspline) spline types.

  • Curvatures can be displayed by using the Show curvature contextual command.