Why can't I apply a coincidence constraint between a point and a curve in assembly design in CATIA?

I'd like to apply a coincidence constraint between a point in a part and a curve which is part of a guideline. This guideline is made up of straight lines as well. I can constrain the point to straight lines, but not to curves! Why?

2 Answers

Could be lots of reasons. Do you get an error message, or will it just not let you select the curve?

some basic things to try:
1. are point and curve in different part files?
2. are there other constraints that are preventing the point from being in contact with the curve?
3. If there are sub-assemblies, are they flexible?

attaching a picture would be nice

Simple reason: because you have to create a point in the sketch and curve line in the sketch same too.