# Splines doesn't work

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-doesnt-work/19015>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 26, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-doesnt-work/19015 "2022-04-26T11:59:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 26, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-doesnt-work/19015/2 "2022-04-26T12:03:17Z")

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Hello! When creating the spline just press the pencil towards the screen to define a control point and please do not lift off the Pencil from the screen after setting it. Just move on with the Pencil while it touches the screen.

Let me share another forum thread with you where you will find a video recording about the process, please let me know if it helps:

> [@Trying to draw curved lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-draw-curved-lines/16452/4):
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> Let me share two videos with you below, The first is about the spline tool, which lets you create curved lines. The pencil should not be pressed during the drawing of the curve, but you should not lift it off from the screen. Please only press it when the control points are placed. The second video is about the adjustment of the splines, this is where control points are important. These are the points that you can move freely and deform the spline with. If you have a tight corner, please do …

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