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# InflateCurve

> Inflate Curve node: Inflate a curve. Curve › Utils node in Nodi, with its inputs, outputs and properties.

Inflate a curve.

**Category**: [Curve](https://docs.nodi3d.com/nodi-editor/nodes.md#curve) › Utils\
**Shown in the node menu as**: Inflate Curve

## Inputs

| Input | Type |
| - | - |
| polyline curve to inflate | `Curve` |
| inflation distance | `Number` |
| plane for inflation (optional) | `Plane` |
| cap type (1: butt, 2: square) | `Number` |
| join type (1: bevel, 2: miter) | `Number` |
| side type (1: inner, 2: outer, 3: both) | `Number` |

## Outputs

| Output | Type |
| - | - |
| inflated curves | `Curve` |

## Properties

Properties are set in the Inspector and are used when the matching input is not connected.

| Property | Type |
| - | - |
| distance | `Number` |
| cap | `Category` |
| join | `Category` |
| side | `Category` |

## Related nodes

Other nodes in Curve › Utils:

* [CurveToPolyline](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/curve-to-polyline.md): Convert a curve to a polyline with a given normal tolerance.
* [Explode](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/explode.md): Explode a curve into its segments.
* [FilletCurve](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/fillet-curve.md): Fillet the sharp corners of the input curve.
* [FilletCurveAt](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/fillet-curve-at.md): Fillet the sharp corner of the input curve at the given parameter.
* [FlipCurve](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/flip-curve.md): Flip the input curve.
* [JoinCurves](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/join-curves.md): Join the input curves.
* [OffsetCurve](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/offset-curve.md): Offset a curve.
* [Reparameterize](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/reparameterize.md): Reparameterize a curve.
* [TextCurve](https://docs.nodi3d.com/node/text-curve.md): Create a text curve.


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