Editing the Bezier curve weight factors

The procedure for the modification of a Bezier curve

  1. Open function Edit Bezier weight factors:

    1. either click button [Geometrical manipulations with curves] > [Edit Bezier weight factors] (image\Icon_Manip_Edit_curve.gif >image\Icon_Manip_EC_BezierWeight_Icon.gif) on toolbar Geometrical manipulations,

    2. or use menu function Modify > Curves edit > Edit curve – Bezier weight factors.

  2. Select the arcs that should be edited. It is possible to select and edit multiple arcs at time.

  3. Press [Esc] key to end the selection.

  4. The editing dialogue is opened on the screen.

  5. Type the new value.

  6. Confirm with [OK] button.

  7. The modification of the shape is made accordingly.

Note: If any entities are selected prior to calling this function, the function itself does not require making of any other selection. The function is applied on the selection made beforehand.

It is also possible to edit the shape of a Bezier curve using the Drag&Drop feature.

The alternative procedure for editing of Bezier curve shape

  1. Simple select the curve you want to edit.

  2. The curve is then highlighted including the two control points located outside the curve.

  3. Position the mouse cursor over the required point.

  4. Press and hold the left mouse button.

  5. Drag the mouse over the pad to place the point into its new location.

  6. Release the button.