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Bridge Vertex

Bridge Vertex

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Description

Bridges two Vertices that can be G0/G1/G2/G3 continuous. Tension is adjustable and measuring curvature is supported.

Basic Usage

  1. Select two Vertices you want to bridge.
  2. Use the Bridge command in the Command Palette; or press L alternatively.
  3. 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.
    • Tension G1:
      • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 1st Control-Vertex(CV) to 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
    • Tension G2:
      • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 2nd CV and 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
    • Tension G3:
      • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
    • Start curvature:
    • End curvature:
    • Trim: When turned on, any Curve that extends beyond the bridge will be trimmed.
    • Show curvature: Toggles the curvature visualization on the curve. Learn more in Toggle Curvature.
    • Create Constraints: Creates constraints on the bridged curves to maintain the specified continuity and allows for further adjustments. You can edit these constraints in the Constraints menu.
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • X/ Y/Z X/Y/Z-axis: Constrain to the X, Y, or Z-axis.
    • 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.
  4. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also

Bridge EdgeCut Curve