3. Curve Tools

3.1. Add Curve

Draw another Curve to shape the current object.

This tool works with Lathe and Loft objects as they support multiple curves.

After drawing a new Lathe or Loft this tool is automatically selected ready to draw more curves.

Drawing a 2nd curve for a Lathe



3.2. Redraw Curve

Redraw the entire Curve.

Replaces the selected curve with the new one you draw.

3.3. Draw Details

Redraw a small part of the Curve.

Replaces a short segment of the original curve with a new drawn curve.

Redrawing part of a curve



3.4. Trim Curve

Click on the Curve to Trim it to that length.

Trims the shorter side of the curve. If you need to trim over 50% of the length just cut several shorter segments (each shorter than 50% of the curve).


3.5. Straighten Curve Segment

Drag between two points on the Curve to straighten a segment.


Alternative Ruler Styles
You can use this tool with a number of different styles apart from Straight. In the Curve menu choose Ruler Mode... then pick a style. Each of these will automatically redraw a segment of your curve while trying to match the style shape.

In the case of Ruler Mode.../Smooth the segment of the curve is smoothed. This is useful for controlled smoothing of a short part of the curve.

Different Ruler modes for Straighten tool.