NURBS Modeling

January 24, 2003

By Brian J. Immel

NURBS Curves

1. CV Curve Tool (Create > CV Curve Tool)
   • Uses Control Vertices to create the curve. Four CVs equals one curve. Create tool for creating quick flowing organic curves.
2. EP Curve Tool (Create > EP Curve Tool)
• Uses Edit Points to create the curve. Two EPs equals one curve but if you keep clicking with this tool in use, the curve will change according the distance between EPs.
3. Pencil Curve Tool (Create > Pencil Curve Tool)
• As the name suggests, just draw a curve with this tool.

Arc Tools

1. Three Point Circular Arc (Create > Arc Tools > Three Point Circular Arc).
2. Two Point Circular Arc (Create > Arc Tools > Two Point Circular Arc).

Snapping

• Snap to Grid (keyboard shortcut: hold down x)
• Snap to Curve (keyboard shortcut: hold down c)
• Snap to Point (keyboard shortcut: hold down v)
• Snap to View Planes

 

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