closestPoint Method

Search for the curve point that is closest to the spacePoint.

  • If the space point is exactly on the curve, this is the reverse of fractionToPoint.
  • Since CurvePrimitive should always have start and end available as candidate points, this method should always succeed

closestPoint(spacePoint: Point3d, _extend: boolean): undefined | CurveLocationDetail

Parameter Type Description
spacePoint Point3d point in space
_extend boolean ignored. A BSplineCurve3dBase cannot be extended.

Returns - undefined | CurveLocationDetail

Returns a CurveLocationDetail structure that holds the details of the close point.

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Last Updated: 30 November, 2023