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# defaultFlatness

The default flatness value for all paths.

```
class var defaultFlatness: CGFloat { get set }
```

## Return Value

The default value for determining the smoothness of curved paths, or 0.6 if no other value has been set.

## See Also

[`var flatness: CGFloat`](/documentation/AppKit/NSBezierPath/flatness)

The accuracy with which curves are rendered.


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