*lines_approximate

Simplifies curved free lines.

Syntax

*lines_approximate mark_id type reserved1 reserved2

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

Simplifies curved free lines.

mark_id: The ID of the mark containing the free lines. Valid values are 1 and 2.
type: 1 - Each curved line will be replaced with a parabola (2nd degree) that has the same end points as the line, and is closest to it.; 2 - Each curved line will be simplified by removal of all internal knots but one (known as Bezier simplification).
reserved1: Reserved for future use. Must be set to 0.
reserved2: Reserved for future use. Must be set to 0.

To simplify lines 1 and 2 using Bezier simplification:

*createmark lines 1 1 2
*lines_approximate 1 2 0 0

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:

if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

11.0