control points

Curve-shaping anchors used

Control points are reference locations used to guide or constrain a system.

In graphic design and digital drawing, control points are handles that shape curves—dragging them adjusts the arc of a line: She adjusted the control points to smooth the curve.

In surveying and mapping, control points are precisely measured locations used to calibrate aerial photographs or satellite imagery.

In project management, control points are checkpoints where progress is measured against plans.

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geometric entity type

control pointsdata points

Discrete measured values

anchor points · vertices

project/process management

control pointsfree flow

Unhindered continuous movement

dead zones

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