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Importing and Exporting Splines
Spline shapes can be imported and exported from or to an ASCII text file. This makes it easier
to save complex spline curves for later reuse, or to transfer tracking, path, and animation data
from one application to another. Exported splines are assigned the file extension .spl for easy
identification.
To export a spline:
1 Select the active spline in the Spline Editor.
2 Right-click on the spline in the graph area to display the contextual menu.
3 Choose from three format options in the submenu.
4 Enter a name and location in the file browser dialog, and then click Save.
Exporting a spline gives you three options. You can export the Samples, Key Points, or All
Points. Samples adds a control point at every frame to create an accurate representation of the
spline. Key Points replicates the control point positions and values on the spline using linear
interpolation. All Points exports the spline as you see it in the Spline Editor, using the same
position, value, and interpolation.
To import a spline:
1 Add an animation spline for the parameter.
2 In the Spline Editor, right-click on the animation spline and select Import Spline from the
contextual menu.
3 In the File Browser dialog, select the spline curve .spl file, and then click Open.
Importing a new curve will replace any existing animation on the selected spline.
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