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      </table><br><p class="para_topic">The following table describes the various information that NX reports for a spline's defining data. </p>
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                  <p class="para_td">Type of Defining Data</p>
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                  <p class="para_td">Report</p>
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                  <p class="para_td"> If the spline has no defining data.</p>
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                  <p class="para_td">NX reports <b class="uiTerm">None</b>.
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                  <p class="para_td"> If the spline has defining data that is linked to the spline</p>
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                  <p class="para_td">NX reports <b class="uiTerm">Linked to curve</b>. 
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                  <p class="para_td">For all other types of defining data.</p>
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                  <p class="para_td">NX reports <b class="uiTerm">Not linked to curve</b>.
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      </table><br><p class="para_topic"> At the top of the Information window, NX provides a legend explaining the definition of the various symbols used to indicate the knots, poles, and defining points is listed.</p>
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                  <p class="para_td">Knot Points: </p>
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                        <p class="para_item">The C0 knots are represented by pound signs.</p>
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                        <p class="para_item">The C1 knots are represented by diamonds. </p>
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                        <p class="para_item">The C2 knots are represented by squares. </p>
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                  <p class="para_td"> Poles:</p>
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                  <p class="para_td"> They are represented by circles.</p>
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                  <p class="para_td"> They are represented by plus signs.</p>
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      </table><br><p class="para_topic"> Each spline is numbered in the graphics window, and the information pertaining to each shown in the Information window with its corresponding number. Temporary highlighting displays for the various symbols in the graphics window. Refresh removes the highlighting.</p>
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