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Question on Law Curves? 1

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mjcole

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I have a single Law curve that I would like to use to define a 3d path using different ranges of the Law curve for x, y and z. The graph for the law curve is 48 units wide and can be split into 3 equal 16 unit sections. I want 0-16 to be used for x, 16-32 for y and 32-48 for z.

I have been able to use the graph with different horizontal base lines but have only been able to drive the resultant curve with law curves in 2 directions. When I try it in 3 directions it fails.

The final curve should is closed, is this causing the failure? Also is it possible to pattern or instance curves because that might solve the problem.

I've become pretty comfortable with law curves but I've only been using them for a few days.

Any help would be appreciated.

Michael
 
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