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In the FAQ downloads, you will find a sample code of how to set NURBS surfaces. The knot vector KnotsX, KnotsY determines how the control points affect the NURBS curve. The number of knots is equal to the number of nodes plus the order.
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I am using the COM interface and Grasshopper for the calculation of complex structures. For this task, I need to create NURBS lines. Could you explain how to set NURBS? For example, what kind of data should be provided for knots?
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