Slide Surface Cv

CommandSlide

Shortcut—

Button

In Command Palette

Available in

IndieStudio

Description

Slide CVs along the tangential direction of the CV hull, preserving the surface flow while adjusting point positions.

Select a CV or CVs you want to slide.
Press Shift + G to activate the Slide command.
Set the options in the Command Dialog and Keyboard Shortcuts.
- Command Dialog
  - Distance: Specify the distance of moved CVs.
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  - Ctrl + Z Undo: Revert the last command execution, restoring the previous state.
  - U Positive U: Slide in a positive U direction.
  - Shift + U Negative U: Slide in a negative U direction.
  - N Normal: Slide in a normal direction.
  - V Positive V: Slide in a positive V direction.
  - Shift + V Negative V: Slide in a negative V direction.
Gizmo handles appear with specific direction controls. Use them to move CVs and adjust their positions precisely.
Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

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Tip

The Slide command includes a toggle feature that lets you switch between preview and active mode by holding down Ctrl. This allows you to compare the before-and-after results of the command.