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The Convert command changes the structure of a curve to polyline or arc segments.
Command-line options
Output
Converts the curve to arc segments. Sections of curves that are nearly straight are converted to straight-line segments.
Converts the curve to polyline segments.
SimplifyInput=Yes/No
The Yes option combines co-linear line segments and co-circular arc segments.
Simplifying ensures that NURBS curves that consist of arc and line segments are split into proper arc and line segments making the conversion to arcs and lines more accurate.
Note: The simplification step is done using the absolute and angle tolerance, not the custom tolerance settings set in the command.
Use the No option in cases where simplifying is too aggressive and converts normal NURBS curves into arcs or lines to get a more accurate answer.
DeleteInput
Yes
Deletes the original geometry.
No
Retains the original geometry.
AngleTolerance
The maximum angle between segments at endpoints, overriding the system tolerance setting.
Specify 0 (zero) to allow non-tangent arcs. The output will have kinks, but since it consists of arc segments, there will be fewer segments than if the Lines option was used. This is useful for approximating a curve with the smallest number of segments.
Tolerance
The tolerance at segment midpoints, overriding the system tolerance setting.
MinLength
The minimum segment length. Specify 0 (zero) for no minimum limit.
MaxLength
The maximum segment length. Specify 0 (zero) for no maximum limit.Options
OutputLayer
Specifies the layer for the results of the command.
Current
Places the results on the current layer.
Input
Places the results on the same layer as the input curve.
TargetObject
Places the results on the same layer as the target surface.
The ConvertToBeziers command changes the structure of a NURBS curve or surface to a Bézier curve or surface.
See also
Rhinoceros 5 © 2010-2015 Robert McNeel & Associates. 17-Sep-2015
