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Graph IDE ► Basic Graphics ► Curve

A curve is defined as a line, an elbow or a curved elbow with end Caps. It also has associated attributes, such as corner radius and other graphic attributes. The figure below shows some examples of a curve.

Some standard operations are itemized below.

• To create a curve bring forward the Graphic Selector, select the curve factory cell and then mouse down on a Graphic View and drag the cursor to another point. The initial and final cursor locations define the boundary of a curve.

• You can also create curves from the standard Palettes ► Basics ► Curves menu item or drag them out from the curve Factory Inspector.

• For more information see Standard Editing.

• To add or modify the caps graphics see the Caps inspector editor.

Inspector Editor

The Inspector Editor for the curve is shown below.

Menu Shortcuts

Menu shortcuts are common to all graphics and are described in the Graphics section.

Curve Parameters

Corner Radius : Defines the radius of curvature of the corner of the L-shaped curve. When the radius is zero then the curve looks like a straight L. When the radius is non-zero then the L shape's corner becomes a section of a circle.

Orientation : Defines where the angle of the L shape is, or no angle for a straight line along the diagonal.

Normal Form

Reset To Normal Form : Select this to set the width and height of the curve to the reference frame of the graphic.

Common Controls

Other controls common to all graphics are described in the Graphics section.