InsertControlPoint

The InsertControlPoint command adds control points in a curve or a row of control points on a surface.

Steps

1. Select a curve or surface.
2. Pick a location for the control point or control point row.

Note: Inserting control points affects the shape of the curve or surface. The InsertKnot command does not change the curve or surface shape.

3. Press Enter to complete the command.

Command-line options

Direction (Surfaces only)

Specify the u, v, or both directions.

Toggle (Surfaces only)

Toggles the direction between u and v.

Extend

Extends the surface by half the distance from the end of the surface to the next control points.

Midpoint

Places the control point mid-way between two control points.

RemoveControlPoint

The RemoveControlPoint command removes control points from a curve or a row of control points from a surface.

Steps

1. Select a curve or surface.
2. Move the cursor until control points highlight and click.
3. Press Enter to complete the command.

Notes

Removing control points affects the shape of the curve or surface.
You can also select an existing control points and press Delete.

See also

Edit objects using control points

Edit surfaces


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