Hi All,
Rob with SolidWorks Product Definition here. I have a question for anyone that uses spline handles.
When using the handles on spline control points, note we can pull the handle on each side separately. If you want each side to move symmetrically, you can hold down the Alt key and drag just one side.
My question is, who out there wants to weight either side of a control point separately, like this?
The reason I ask is because if you do, if affects the curvature of the spline.
I realize smooth surfaces are not the only use case for splines. So, if you typically do weight each side of a spline point separately, please let me know, and why you find this helpful.
Also, while we’re on the subject, currently it is possible to apply dimensions and constraints to spline handles in order to control various things (tangency weighting, angle etc.). Is there anything additional you wish you could do to spline handles? For example, set two to be equal, or rotate them separately?
If so, please let me know the use case as well.
Thanks everyone,
Rob
SolidWorks Product Definition
Rob,
I would normally rather not manipulate the two handles separately, but sometimes it seems to be the only way to get the shape right.
Setting two handles to be equal would be nice.
I would not want to put a kink in a spline by rotating the handles separately. That seems like asking for trouble. I would use two separate splines for that case.
Jerry S.