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  Curve Analysis Settings  

Display Property :  When this option is checked, it will display the analytical value graphically

Property Value :  Depending on the setting of the displayed property, this edit field shows the value being edited.
See the specific options below in the CShape Query Value Options section.
Distance Tol % :
  Sets the tolerance distance value 
Property Vector 1 :  Displays the 1st vector value of the property (if applicable)
Property Vector 2 :  Displays the 2nd vector value of the property (if applicable)
Property Vector 3 :  Displays the 3rd vector value of the property (if applicable)

  CShape Query Value Options  

Perpendicular to Vector:  perpendicular to the vector
Inflection Points:  
Radius of Curvature:  Define the radius of curvature for the selected arc
First Derivative Length:  
Parallel to Vector:  Set curve parallel to the vector
Silhouette Vector:  perpendicular to the vector
Silhouette Point:  perpendicular to the vector
X Normal:  Set normal or perpendicular to the X-axis
Y Normal:  Set normal or perpendicular to the Y-axis

  Marker Options  

The marker option defines how the curve nodes will be displayed. 

Pixel:  Display markers with a single pixel
Box:
  Marker will be in a box shape
Plus Sign:  Marker will be a plus sign (+)
Asterisk:  Marker will be in an asterisk (*) shape
X:  Marker will be in a box shape
Large Box:  Marker will be in a larger box shape
Circle:  Marker will be in a circle shape
Triangle:  Marker will be in a triangle shape
Diamond:  Marker will be in a diamond shape
Small Box:  Marker will be in a smaller box shape
Small Circle:  Marker will be in a small circle shape
Small Triangle:  Marker will be in a small triangle shape
Small Diamond:  Marker will be in a small diamond shape
Dot:
  Marker will be in a dot shape
Small Dots:  Marker will be in a smaller dot shape