Thanks so much guys, lesson learned in regard to curve type info.
I have to mention that I'm very relieved I'm at fault; I can't express enough the lethargy with which I considered going back to Rhino or SpaceClaim for this sort of work(scientific illustration)! A lethargy borne from knowing all the extra steps: the extra searching for, consideration between and use of their tools.
Moreover, I can't wait for the final release of v3, bending a Sine() around a circle is a pain. Although it was fun figuring out how to draw an accurate Sine():
