Deselecting B spline interpolation (#SPLINE OFF)

	As of Build V2.11.2010.02 the command #SPLINE OFF replaces the command #SET SPLINE OFF. For compatibility reasons, this command is still available but it recommended not to use it in new NC programs.

Syntax:

#SPLINE OFF

Deselecting B spline interpolation is only permitted if after least 4 vertices are programmed.

If the command is programmed in one statement together with a position, the respective point is no longer part of the B spline curve.

Alternatively, B spline interpolation can be deselected using the G150 command.

Programming Example

Deselecting spline interpolation

N10 #SPLINE TYPE BSPLINE

N20 G01 X0 Y50 Z0 F10000

N30 #SPLINE ON

N40 X3 Y25

N50 X15 Y15

N60 X23 Y12

N70 X25 Y25

N80 X30 Y35

N90 X50 Y37.5

N100 X55 Y32.5

N110 X58 Y12

N120 X70 Y12

N130 X77.5 Y10

N140 X90 Y35

N150 X100 Y37.5

N160 #SPLINE OFF

N170 M30

The figure below shows the contour resulting from the programming example:

Deselecting B spline interpolation (#SPLINE OFF) 1: — Contour resulting from programming example

The figure shows the smoothing property of a B spline curve, especially for blocks N120/N130. Moreover, it shows that the curve does not pass through the control points. However, the polygon resulting from connecting the control points provides an estimation of the actual shape of the B spline curve.

	With a B spline curve, it is not possible to specify the tangents at curve ends directly. However, because the tangents of the B spline curve has the same tangents of corresponding motion blocks at the curve end, the tangents may be specified by programming the first and last motion blocks.