Add/Remove anchors

To add an anchor on an existing curve

1. Select the Bezier curve.
2. Right-click on the curve and select Curve Point from the marking menu.
3. Click the curve where you want to insert an anchor.
4. Select Curves > Insert Knot.

   Maya inserts an anchor into the curve with a pair of tangents.

To append anchors to the end of an existing curve

1. Select the curve you want to append to.
2. Select Create > Curve Tools > Bezier Curve Tool or click the Bezier Curve Tool icon () in the Curves/Surfaces shelf.
3. Click the last anchor in the curve.

   The last anchor is always the end point of the curve that is not yellow.

4. Click (or click-drag) anywhere in the scene.

   An anchor appears and is connected to the curve.

To remove an anchor

1. Right-click on the curve and select Control Vertex from the marking menu.
2. Select the anchor.
3. Press Delete.

   The anchor is deleted.

   Note: You cannot remove tangents the same way as removing an anchor. For more information, see Add/Remove tangents.

Related topic

Bezier Curve Tool Options