Trim Curve
Trim Curve keeps part of a curve and drops the rest. Keep the edge of an outline that faces a side, such as the top of a sign, keep the stretch between two points along the curve, or cut a set length off each end. Then sweep a metal band along the top edge, or place rivets along it.
Inputs
Section titled “Inputs” Curve
The curve to cut down.
Outputs
Section titled “Outputs” Curve
The kept part of the curve, left open at the cuts.
Parameters
Section titled “Parameters”| Parameter | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
Method | How to choose what is kept. Direction keeps the part of the curve facing a side, such as the top edge of an outline; U Range keeps the stretch between Start and End; Ends cuts a set length off each end. Options: Direction, U Range, Ends | Direction |
Start | Where the kept stretch begins, from 0 at the curve's start to 1 at its end. Shown when Method is U Range. | 0 |
End | Where the kept stretch ends. Start 0 and End 1 keep the whole curve. Shown when Method is U Range. | 1 |
Start Length | How much to cut off the start of the curve. Shown when Method is Ends. | 10 cm |
End Length | How much to cut off the end of the curve. Shown when Method is Ends. | 10 cm |
Side | Which edge of the outline to keep. Sides keeps left and right as two pieces; Custom uses Direction; None keeps nothing. Options: Top (+Y), Bottom (−Y), Sides (±X), Custom, None Shown when Method is Direction. | Top (+Y) |
Spread | How far around the edge the kept part reaches, in degrees. Wider wraps further around the corners. Shown when Method is Direction. | 45 |
Direction | The direction the kept edge faces. Shown when Method is Direction and Side is Custom. | 0, 1, 0 |
Both Ways | Also keeps the edge facing the opposite way. Shown when Method is Direction and Side is Custom. | Off |
See also
Section titled “See also”- Extrude Along Curve: run a band along the trimmed edge.
- Curve Points: place points along it.
- Curve nodes: the other nodes that take a curve in.