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2.3.2 Curved Lines

Curved Lines are created in the same manner as curved tracks.

Select the start of the curve and drag in the direction of the curve.

If Shift is held down as the left mouse button is clicked for the first end point of the curve and the cursor is over a line object the position will snap to the nearest end of that line. If Shift is held down when the button is released for the second end, it will snap to the nearest end of a line object if it is over one.

Select one end of the curve and drag to the center.

To complete the command, drag on the red arrows to adjust the curve.

Select the center of the curve and drag to one end.

To complete the command, drag on the red arrows to adjust the curve.

Drag from one end of the curve to the other to form the chord of the curve.

To complete the command, drag on the red arrows to adjust the curve.

Left-Drag out control point from one end of the curve and then Left-Drag out the second control point from the other end.

If Shift is held while the end points are selected, the curve will lock to the ends of nearby line objects.

To adjust the curve, Left-Click and Left-Drag an end or a control point. Hit Enter to accept, Esc to reject.