Talk:Flat spline

Move flexible curve content to [Lesbian Rule] or its own page

The modern flexible curve mentioned here at [Flat spline] is a related but quite different device. The spline serves as way to trace out a curve through given points that minimizes the curvature using the tension of tool. The flexible curve is a way to copy or create an arbitrary curve, and then be able to trace it out, without any tension to minimize curvature. I don't think that it is the modern equivalent; it's a solution to a different problem. A lesbian rule is a similar device from antiquity (to the flexible curve), but the term is mostly archaic and is usually seen as metaphor in classical works; maybe that article could be expanded to include the modern device. For now I'm going to separate the flexible curve content into its own section and mention the differences, but I don't think it belongs here, except in passing, or if the article was expanded to discuss draftsman's curve drawing tools in general. Krb19 (talk) 12:52, 9 May 2020 (UTC)