Creating Connect Curves

Select the Connect type.

In the First Curve area, select a first point on a curve, then in Second Curve area, select another point on a second curve if you want to create a Normal connect curve.

In the Continuity lists, specify the desired continuity type: Point, Tangency or Curvature.

Optional: Enter tension values.

A graphic handle also allows you to modify the tension at the extremity of the connect curve.

Note: If the Base Curve type is selected, the Continuity and Tension options for the first and the second curve are dimmed and set to Tangency and 1 respectively.

The connect curve is displayed between the two selected points according to the specified continuity and tension values.

Important: A red arrow is displayed at each extremity of the curve: The orientation of the arrow of the first/second direction corresponds to that of the connect curve's tangent to the first/second selected point.

Click the arrow to reverse the orientation of the curve at that extremity or click Reverse Direction.

Note: If the Base Curve type is selected, the Reverse Direction buttons are grayed dimmed.

Select the Trim elements box if you want to trim and assemble the two initial curves to the connect curve.

Note: If the Base Curve type is selected, you must select a support curve to access the Trim elements check box. Otherwise, it is unavailable.

Click OK to create the connect curve.