Maya: Convert Curve CV to Point on Curve, then Detach?

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#1

Hey TA.org,

This is something I’ve never quite been able to figure out. In Maya, is it possible to split a curve (detach curve command) by selecting one of the control vertices on the curve?

Detach curve requires a curve point, so I’m trying to see if there is something in Python that can convert a CV selection to a point on curve then detach…

Sometimes I need precise splits, so a script is in order.

#2

Just get the cv’s value and supply it to a NearestPointOnCurve node. Roughly…

pos = cmds.xform(“{0}.cvs[{1}]”.format(curve, index), q=True, ws=True, t=True)

Then use NearestPointOnCurve with that position and supply its result.parameter to the detachCurve.

-c

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#3

Wow thank you! That should help.