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adldesigner · 07-04-2003, 08:06 AM

Q: "... what are splines? and spline modeling?"
Originally posted by twisteddragon

"Websters dictionary has spline down as:
'a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines'

In the context of Lightwave, a spline is a mathematical curve that fits smoothly through a set of control points. The points control the overall shape of the curve, and also how tight any 'corners' are in the curve.

Spline modelling is the process of creating a 3D model by making a cage from a series of connected spline curves to get the overall shape of the model. These splines are then used as the 'anchors' for guiding the polygons you will create in the voids between them."
Answer by Mark

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07-04-2003, 08:06 AM	#2
adldesigner Full Access Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 59	What are Splines? Q: "... what are splines? and spline modeling?" Originally posted by twisteddragon "Websters dictionary has spline down as: 'a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines' In the context of Lightwave, a spline is a mathematical curve that fits smoothly through a set of control points. The points control the overall shape of the curve, and also how tight any 'corners' are in the curve. Spline modelling is the process of creating a 3D model by making a cage from a series of connected spline curves to get the overall shape of the model. These splines are then used as the 'anchors' for guiding the polygons you will create in the voids between them." Answer by Mark Original Thread __________________ Catch me at Simplymaya. (Lightwave didn´t work out for me) Cheers and keep on modeling!