Draw Splines
 
 
 
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A spline is a smooth curve that passes through or near a given set of points.

The SPLINE command creates a type of curve known as a nonuniform rational B-spline (NURBS). A NURBS curve produces a smooth curve between control vertices or fit points. The spline on the left is drawn with fit points, and the spline on the right is drawn with control vertices.

Close the spline so that the start and endpoints are coincident and tangent.

Splines are a critical tool for creating NURBS surfaces for 3D modeling. You can revolve, loft, sweep, and extrude open and closed splines to create surface objects.

NoteBecause periodic curves are not currently supported, 3D surfaces created from closed spines may kink when reshaped.

Fit Points vs. Control Vertices

There are different drawing options available depending on whether you use fit points or control vertices.

Procedure
To draw a spline with control vertices
To draw a spline with fit points
To draw a spline in 2D workspace
To convert a spline-fit polyline to a spline
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