What is the Tangent Weight of a Spline?

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The tangent weight of a spline refers to a parameter used in CAD software, specifically Solidworks, to define the influence of control points on the shape of the spline. Participants in the discussion seek clarification on whether these tangents are simply points in 2D or 3D space. It is confirmed that the tangent weight is relevant in a 2D context. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding how these points affect the spline's curvature. Overall, the tangent weight plays a crucial role in spline manipulation within CAD applications.
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What is meant by the tangent weight of a spline?
 
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Hey vee6.

Do you have a definition by any chance? Where did you come across this term?
 
chiro said:
Hey vee6.

Do you have a definition by any chance? Where did you come across this term?

It's from a CAD software called by Solidworks.
 
Are they just a set of points in 2D or 3D space?
 
chiro said:
Are they just a set of points in 2D or 3D space?

It's a 2D space.
 
Are they just the points that the spline goes through?
 
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