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      <p class="para_topic">Tangent to Curve allows you to define a Fixed Tool Axis Vector tangent to a selected curve. You will specify a vector origin point, select an existing curve, and select one of two displayed vectors. The Tool Axis remains parallel to this vector as it moves along the Tool Path.</p>
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