Convert Arc-Like Curve to Planar Curve

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Permalink Reply by Danny Boyes on October 7, 2011 at 3:59am

This is possible:

Convert Arc-Like Curve to Planar Curve

This is not

Can this be done without rebuilding the curve

The words in Bold or near synonyms

Main Entry:     alter

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: change

Synonyms:  adapt, adjust, amend, change, convert, cook, correct mid-course, develop, dial back, diversify, doctor, fine tune, make different, metamorphose, modify, mutate, phony up, recalibrate, recast, reconstruct, refashion, reform, remodel, renovate, reshape, revamp, revise, shift, transform, transmute, turn, vary

Antonyms:       continue, fix, keep, let stand, maintain, preserve, remain, retain, sustain

To create a planar curve closest to what you have, the smallest number of control Points needed for a degree 3 curve would be 4.

Permalink Reply by Ognek Kciroks on October 7, 2011 at 5:43am

Thank you Danny for your time confirming this. 

I guess you're saying the arc and the planar curve are geometrically unique and 'turning an arc-lie curve into a planar curve' naturally requires rebuilding.

Think I've got it now!

Best,

Ognek