*lines_approximate

Simplifies curved free lines.

Syntax

*lines_approximate mark_id type reserved1 reserved2

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command

Description

Simplifies curved free lines.

Inputs

mark_id
The ID of the mark containing the free lines. Valid values are 1 and 2.
type
1 - Each curved line will be replaced with a parabola (2nd degree) that has the same end points as the line, and is closest to it.
2 - Each curved line will be simplified by removal of all internal knots but one (known as Bezier simplification).
reserved1
Reserved for future use. Must be set to 0.
reserved2
Reserved for future use. Must be set to 0.

Example

To simplify lines 1 and 2 using Bezier simplification:

*createmark lines 1 1 2
*lines_approximate 1 2 0 0

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

11.0