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Curve to Arcs

Author: auto·des·sys, Inc.
Author's e-mail: support@formz.com

Platform: All
Kind: Plugin
Type: Tool
Extension Version: 6.0
Minimum form·Z Version: 5.0
Updated: 11-29-06

NOTE: The most current version of this plugin is installed by default with versions 6.5 and later. This Plugin can be enabled in the Extensions manager dialog (accessed from the "Extensions" menu). Please continue to use the version on this page for earlier versions of form·Z.

Description: Converts splines, nurbz curves, and composite curves into a set of sequential arcs.

Instructions: Put this plugin in the "Plugins" folder. Once installed, the Curve to Arcs tool is located by default at the end of the Curves tool row.

For more information on this plugin download the PDF file by clicking on the link below.

Curve to Arcs PDF (165 Kb)
Option-Click (Mac) or Right-Click (Win) to download.


 

 

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Scripts:

  1. Uncompress the downloaded .zip file containing the extension.
  2. Place the extension in the "scripts" folder inside your application folder
  3. If the extension is a compiled script (.fsb) it is ready to be used - relaunch form·Z. If it is an open script (.fsl) - go to step 4.
  4. For open scripts (.fsl), open the script in the Script Editor or open it within formZ.
  5. Select "Script -> Compile" from the menubar
  6. Make sure that a file has been built in your scripts folder with a .fsb extension.
  7. If form·Z is open, quit and restart the program.

Plugins:
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