About the Curve Copy User Interface
Select curves or chains to copy, and click Model > Copy. When you click Paste, the Copy tab opens for curves.
Commands
Curve type list
Exact—Creates an exact copy of the selected curve or edge.
Approximate—Creates a datum curve that approximates a chain of tangent (C1 continuous) curves by a single continuous curvature (C2 continuous) spline.
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Approximate curves cannot be created on joint angles greater than 5°.
Tabs
References
Chain collector—Displays curves or edges to copy. References can be selected from only one body.
Details—Opens the Chain dialog box to edit chain properties.
Properties
Name box—Sets a name for a feature.
—Displays detailed component information in a browser.
Shortcut Menus
Right-click the graphics window to access shortcut menu commands.
When a curve or edge is selected:
Exact—Creates an exact copy of the selected curve or edge.
Approximate—Creates a datum curve that approximates a chain of tangent curves by a single continuous curvature spline.