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Extend Curve

Extend Curve

CommandExtend Curve
Shortcut—
ButtonIn Command Palette
Available in
IndieStudio

Description

Extend a Curve by specifying the distance. Choose from extension shapes like Natural, Linear, Soft, Reflective, and Arc. You can now specify a target on curves and solids to match and intersect with precisely.

Basic Usage

  1. Select the end Point of the Curve you wish to extend.
  2. Use the Extend command in the Command Palette.
  3. Press D, move the cursor, and click at the endpoint.
  4. Set the options in the Command Dialog.
    • Command Dialog

      • Shape: Specify the shape of the extended curve. Options Natural, Linear, Soft, Reflective, and Arc will directly influence the shape and curvature of the extended curve during extrusion.

        • Natural: Extends the curve "naturally" by continuing the curve described by the original curve just before the start of the extension.
        • Linear: Extends the curve in a flat, straight line from the boundary point, maintaining the current tangent direction without altering curvature.
        • Soft: Gradually blends the extension with the existing curve for a smooth transition, preserving both tangent and curvature.
        • Reflective: Mirrors the curvature and tangency of the curve for a symmetrical and seamless continuation, ideal for maintaining curve symmetry.
        • Arc: Extends the curve in a circular arc from the boundary point.

        Extend Curve Shape

      • Distance: Specify the distance.

  5. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

Dependent Curve Extend

Extend a curve by matching and intersecting it with another curve or solid geometry, letting the target define the final extend distance.

  1. Select one of the endpoints of the curve you want to extend.
  2. Use the Extend command in the Command Palette.
  3. Select the target geometry to match and intersect with.
    • Curves: Select a curve to match and intersect with.
    • Solids: Select a sheet or solid object to match and intersect with.
  4. The curve extends precisely to meet the target geometry.

See Also

ExtendFillet