Bridge Curve

Command

Bridge Curve

Shortcut

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Button

Toolbar

Bridges two Curves that can be G0/G1/G2/G3 continuous. Tension is adjustable. Auto trim is possible. Measure Curvature is available.

Basic Usage

1. Click the button on the Toolbar.
2. Click on the starting point
   • Keyboard Shortcuts
   • X/ Y/Z X/Y/Z-axis: Constrain to the X, Y, or Z-axis.
   • N Normal: Limit to the Face's normal direction.
   • Tab Cycle continuity: Toggle between G0, G1, G2, and G3 continuity.
   • D G1 Tension: Adjust the tension for G1 continuity.
   • Q Trim: Toggle trim on or off for the selected curves.
3. Click on the ending point.
4. Set the options in the Command Dialog and Keyboard Shortcuts.
   • Command Dialog
     • Parameter:
       • Value 1/2: The relative position on the segment of the starting point/ending point.
     • Sense:
       • Sense 1/2: Reverse the direction of the starting point/ending point.
     • Tension 1:
       • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 1st Control-Vertex(CV) to 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
     • Tension 2:
       • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 2nd CV and 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
     • Tension 3:
       • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
     • Start curvature:
       • G0, G1, G2, G3: Specify the continuity of the Curve at the starting point.
     • End curvature:
       • G0, G1, G2, G3: Specify the continuity of the Curve at the ending point.
     • Trim: When turned on, any Curve that extends beyond the bridge will be trimmed.
     • Analysis: Adjust the size of the curvature comb when the menu is open. Learn more about Measure Curvature.
5. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also

• Bridge
• Bridge Vertex
• Bridge Edge
• Join
• Measure Curvature