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    Convert a curve between Bezier and NURBS

    To convert a Bezier curve to a NURBS curve

    1. Select the Bezier curve.
    2. Shift + right-click.

      A marking menu appears.

    3. Select Convert Bezier to NURBS.

      Maya converts the Bezier curve to a NURBS curve.

    To convert a NURBS curve to a Bezier curve, select the NURBS curve and then from the same marking menu, select NURBS to Bezier.

    Parent topic: Edit Bezier curves

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