> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nobraintools.gitbook.io/maya-groomers-tool/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nobraintools.gitbook.io/maya-groomers-tool/maya-tools/hair-strand-builders/using-the-interactive-curve-tools-with-strand-builders.md). # Using The Interactive Curve Tools With Strand Builders ## Combining The Work Flow with Interactive Curve Tools The Interactive Curve Tools will greatly enhance your working experience when working with the Hair Strand Builders. {% hint style="info" %} Visit to learn more about [Interactive Curve Tools V1 (Legacy)](/maya-groomers-tool/maya-tools/interactive-curve-tools/interactive-curve-tools-v1-legacy.md) {% endhint %} It's highly **recommended** that you take 3 minutes to install the Marking Menu to make this workflow even faster! {% hint style="info" %} Visit to learn more about [Marking (Radial) Menu](/maya-groomers-tool/start/marking-radial-menu.md) {% endhint %} *** ## Sculpt * Sculpt Brush LMB function, sculpts single strand, or multiple strands.

* CTRL + LMB - Root Snap a strand root to a defined base mesh. Duplicate a strand, and CTRL + LMB to move-to-snap a bit away from the original strand. Creating layers will be super easy and fun this way.

* MMB to smooth out any uneven strands. {% hint style="warning" %} In Maya 2022, if you manually set to use Python 2, the smoothing function will not work 'smoothly'. Please consider upgrading to Python 3 (default) {% endhint %}

* With the Sculpt Brush active, now you can quickly adjust the scale and rotation/orientation of any tube/card strands!

You can quickly adjust the strands with the Sculpt Brush (SHFT + MMB (Rotate), or CTRL + MMB (Scale)

*** ## Cut * With the drag-cut tool, you can now create layers of strands very easily.

*** ## Attach * Sample a section of the curve, and the sampled section will be attached to the end of the curve. * You may need to increase the subdivision of the strand to accommodate for the extended curve. {% hint style="info" %} Users have found usefulness on twisty, wavy, curly curves. {% endhint %}

*** ## Draw * With the draw tool, you can also extend the hair strands the way you want it. * You may need to increase the subdivision of the strand to accommodate for the extended curve.

*** ## Geometry Mode Support (Auto Curve Selection) * When in Geometry UV mode ![](https://454332562-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGyyK7o0fNRXvtva8vEkG%2Fuploads%2FmMSKsWv5DwBwzT4yXCEO%2FxgtToggleUnlockGeo.png?alt=media\&token=fcb6a3f1-9834-4849-92cb-affb07cf14c2), geometries are displayed and curves are hidden. The Interactive Curve Tool requires curves to be visible to be function. As of V15.02, the tool will detect if it's a Hair Strand Builder strand, and automatically show/hide the curves. * You can select a strand, and trigger the curve by doing any of these: * Clicking on an icon in the Interactive Curve Tool UI, * Hitting the repeat last step hotkey (Maya Default is the "G" key on your keyboard), * Or through the Marking Menu * In geometry mode, existing an interactive tool will automatically hide the curve.

*** ## Aim Curves * The Interactive Tools will also work on the aim curve of strands. You can use it to quickly fix some problematic areas as shown in the [Aim Controls](/maya-groomers-tool/maya-tools/hair-strand-builders/aim-controls.md#use-given-normal) page.