I need help flattening the depth of my Bezier Curve

Maryam · November 29, 2024, 7:36pm

I have a single object containing multiple Bézier curves, created by extending one curve into several using the ‘E’ key. Now, I need to flatten them because I don’t want them to appear too rounded. Here’s the issue: when I use features like Extend, Object, or Profile, moving or rotating one curve causes the others to move or rotate as well. I want each curve to move independently without affecting the others.

Thanks in advance for your help!

oo_1942 · November 30, 2024, 4:32am

If they are all grouped as one object, the options will be applied equally.
It seems that you need to separate them.

I know that curves do not have any other options.

Maryam · November 30, 2024, 2:20pm

How do I properly separate them?

DamianJ · November 30, 2024, 3:30pm

@Maryam

Hi,

in edit mode, select each curve and then press the P key. This will separate that curve into a unique curve object.

Cheers,
Dj.

oo_1942 · November 30, 2024, 3:36pm

You can select the vertex you want to separate and use the P key to separate them.

In edit mode, select the curve that the vertex is connected to. (hot key L)
Separate the selected curve. (hot key P)

I reread your question and it seems a little confusing. (Language problem)
If the above method is not what you want, please attach a picture and ask a specific question.

Maryam · November 30, 2024, 4:41pm

I knew ‘P’ was the shortcut for separation but it doesn’t work for my curves so I thought I was doing something wrong (maybe I still am).
When I click on P, all that comes up is ‘separate’ as you can tell from the first image. No other option like ‘by loose parts’ or ‘by selection’ and when I click on the separate, it doesn’t even separate, it just forms another object. For instance, I separate BezierCurve, which forms into BezierCurve.001 and disregards the first title (BezierCurve)
I hope you understand what I am trying to explain now. If you still don’t, please let me know.

Maryam · November 30, 2024, 4:42pm

Second photo (new users cannot upload more than one image per post).
This is what happens after I click on separate.

DamianJ · November 30, 2024, 5:20pm

Hi,

in edit mode, deselect everything ( ALT-A ).

Hover the mouse over only 1 of the control points of the bezier and press the L key.

If everything gets selected then you only have one curve. Bezier curves cannot branch ( ie they cannot have more than 2 end points ). You will therefore need to SPLIT the curve into parts:

Select the points and the curves they form will become separate ( I’ve moved them slightly for you to see )

They remain part of the same object ( you can then use the P short cut to make them unique objects if you wish ).

Dj.

Maryam · November 30, 2024, 8:14pm

It worked!! Thank you so muchhh!! I’ve been battling with this for days. You’re a lifesaver