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Synopsis

curveAddPtCtx [-exists] [-image1 string] [-image2 string] [-image3 string]

curveAddPtCtx is undoable, queryable, and editable.

The curveAddPtCtx command creates a new curve add points context, which adds either control vertices (CVs) or edit points to an existing curve.

Return value

string(name of the new context)

In query mode, return type is based on queried flag.

Flags

exists, image1, image2, image3
Long name (short name) Argument types Properties
-exists(-ex) create
Returns true or false depending upon whether the specified object exists. Other flags are ignored.
-image1(-i1) string createqueryedit
First of three possible icons representing the tool associated with the context.
-image2(-i2) string createqueryedit
Second of three possible icons representing the tool associated with the context.
-image3(-i3) string createqueryedit
Third of three possible icons representing the tool associated with the context.
Flag can appear in Create mode of command Flag can appear in Edit mode of command
Flag can appear in Query mode of command Flag can be used more than once in a command.

MEL examples

// To create a new context:
curveAddPtCtx CurveAddPtCtx;
setToolTo CurveAddPtCtx;