There has to be a simple answer to this, but it eludes me....
I created a rectangular box. Go to Node Edit Mode. Hover over top span. Hit 'A' to convert to arc. I get a concave arc, not convex arc (dips, not rises). How do I get it to draw convex (bulges)? I didn't know it could even do concave.
Simple ARC trick
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Re: Simple ARC trick
In the middle of the arc is a grab handle that you can drag to change the arc to one that suits your need, concave or convex.
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Re: Simple ARC trick
Hi Gerry,
Try this:
- Select the rectangle, then press the letter "V" (This flips the rectangle vertically without changing the position)
- Now, do the node edit "A" to see if the arc is now being created as convex
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Re: Simple ARC trick
I think I understand what you are trying to do.
As a test I drew a rectangle and hovered over top the span and hit A. The arc went up. I changed the direction of the start point and tried the same thing. The arc went down.
Hope this helps
Ray
As a test I drew a rectangle and hovered over top the span and hit A. The arc went up. I changed the direction of the start point and tried the same thing. The arc went down.
Hope this helps
Ray
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Re: Simple ARC trick
Yup. All has to do with the start point/vector direction (flipping is a quickie technique)rdean33422 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:32 pmI think I understand what you are trying to do.
As a test I drew a rectangle and hovered over top the span and hit A. The arc went up. I changed the direction of the start point and tried the same thing. The arc went down.
Hope this helps
Ray
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Re: Simple ARC trick
Yup... That worked..
Thanks all
Thanks all