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Mesh Control dialog box–Chordal Tolerance on Edge density type options

Selection
Select Targets Lets you select the edges or curves to which to apply the Chordal Tolerance on Edge density.
Chordal Tolerance on Edge
Tolerance Lets you specify the tolerance value the software uses to evaluate the maximum distance between an arc along the curve or edge and the curve itself.
Auto Size Click Auto Size to have the software automatically calculate a suggested tolerance value.
Preview
Automatic Select Automatic to have the software automatically preview the distribution of nodes along an edge using the parameters you specify.
Preview Previews the distribution of nodes along the edge using the parameters you specify.
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