Creating a composite curve from 'gappy' wireframe geometry

When creating a composite curve, you have the ability to 'jump' gaps in the geometry. For example:

1. Starting with a curve with a gap between neighbouring segments.

   

2. When creating a composite curve, PowerMill automatically stops when it reaches the gap.

   

3. Click the end of the orange curve, around . This displays the Composite Curve Jump Confirmation dialog.

   Deselect the Use tangents to create the curve option to join the curve with a straight line.

   

   Select the Use tangents to create the curve option to join the curves with a tangential curve.

   

4. Click Yes on the Composite Curve Jump Confirmation dialog.
5. Click on the Create Composite Curve toolbar.
6. Click Curve Editor tab > Finish panel > Accept.

Note: You do not have to select the end of a curve you can select any point along it. For example, clicking around in step 2 gives: