Wow… this: “Oops, you’re right. Problem is that both segments are running in the same direction, so when you close the joined spline it connects from top to bottom. Solution: before checking the “close spline” box, select two of the overlapping endpoints and run the “join segments” command. That will weld them and set a continuous direction for the spline. Then check the close spline box.”.
Helped me. Fixed my problem. Thank you!!!