Create Curve From Points/Nodes/Edges/Faces
The Create Curve From Points/Nodes/Edges/Faces macro allows you to create curve graphics from a set of selected points or nodes, or extract a curve from an edge/face of a geometry represented through CADGraphics.
Create Curve From Points/Nodes
Use the Points/Nodes option in the drop-down menu to create a curve graphic using points or nodes.
![](../../images/post_processing/macros_menu_create_curve_frm_points_nodes.png)
Figure 1. Macro to Create Curve Graphic From Points/Nodes
Option | Description |
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System | Use the System collector to select the system in which you want to place the curve graphics. |
Body | Use the Body collector to select the body with which the curve graphics will be associated. |
Labels | Allows you to input the prefix for curve and the curve graphics that will be automatically created. |
Open/Closed curve | Allows you to leave the ends of curve open OR generate a closed curve by automatically joining the first and the last point/node. |
Point/Node | Use the Point/Node collector to select the points/nodes that
will be used to generate the curve. Use the Remove button to remove single/multiple selections of points/nodes from the panel list. The All |
Create | Use the Create button to run this macro and create the curve and the graphics once you are done selecting the points/nodes and providing other details related to the curve. |
Create Curve from Edges/Faces
![](../../images/post_processing/create_curve_frm_edge_face.png)
Figure 2. Macro to Create Curve Graphic From Edges/Faces
![](../../images/post_processing/single_edge.gif)
Figure 3. Create a curve graphic from an edge
![](../../images/post_processing/multiple_edges.gif)
Figure 4. Create a curve graphic from a series of edges
![](../../images/post_processing/face.gif)
Figure 5. Create a closed curve graphic from edges forming a face of the geometry