Bezier curve

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Bezier curve

A Bezier curve is a mathematically defined curve used in two-dimensional graphic applications. The curve is defined by four points: the initial position and the terminating position (which are called "anchors") and two separate middle points (which are called "handles"). The shape of a Bezier curve can be altered by moving the handles. The mathematical method for drawing curves was created by Pierre Bézier in the late 1960's for the manufacturing of automobiles at Renault.

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> Lori Davis has written a tutorial that explains how to use the Bezier curve tool in Paint Shop Pro.
> David W. Smith explains the mathematical algorithm used in Bezier curves.
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Last updated on: Sep 21, 2005

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