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Converting Arcs to Splines

Convert Arcs to Splines

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  • Splines can be tangified with less distortion, which will give a smoother cutting path for the design. 

  • Some people prefer to draw with the Arc tool then convert to Splines (Curve) after they have finished drawing the design.

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titleArc Definition

The Arc Tool tool function allows you to draw a three-point mathematically defined curve in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "anchors") and one separate Middle point (which is called a "handle") which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc.

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titleBezier/Spline/Bezier Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "Anchors") and two separate Middle Points (which are called "Handles"), which can be moved to alter the shape.

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  • This displays a simple 3-Point Arc.

  • Click Edit > Convert Arc to Splines.

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titleArc Definition

The Arc Tool tool function allows you to draw a three-point mathematically defined curve in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "anchors") and one separate Middle point (which is called a "handle") which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc.

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  • The Arc has been converted to a Spline, or in other words, into a 4-Point Bezier Curve. 

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titleBezier/Spline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "Anchors") and two separate Middle Points (which are called "Handles"), which can be moved to alter the shape.

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