Changing the start point of a curve

You can change the start point of closed curves:

  1. Select Construct tab > Curves panel > From Curves > Curve Start/Reverse to display the Curve Start/Reverse dialog.
  2. If you want to create a new curve, select Create new curve. Optionally enter a curve name in the Name field, or leave the default name.
  3. If you want to modify the existing curve, select Modify existing curve.
  4. Select the curve you want to use from the Curve menu, or click the Pick Curve button and select it in the graphics window.

    The direction of the curve is displayed in the graphics window. The start point is at the tip of the direction arrow.

  5. Select Set start point.
  6. Enter the location of the new start point in the Start point fields, or click the Pick new start point button and select it in the graphics window.
  7. Click Preview. The direction arrow moves to the new start point location.
  8. Click OK.