Create a helix to be used either as a building block for constructing geometry or as a
wire.
On the Construct tab, in the Create arc
group, click the Helix icon.Tip: Press A,4 to use the shortcut key.
Method 1: Base centre, base radius, end radius, height, turns
|
Origin (C) |
The centre point of the helix base. |
Base radius (Rb) |
The radius of the helix base (parallel to the UV plane). |
End radius (Rt) |
The height of the helix, in the N axis direction. |
Turns (N) |
The number of turns of the helix (the rotation direction is selected based on
the Left handed check box). |
Method 2: Base centre, radius, pitch angle, turns
|
Origin (C) |
The centre point of the helix base. |
Radius (R) |
The radius of the helix (parallel to the UV plane). |
Pitch angle (A) |
The angle formed between the tangent of the curve and the UV plane - constant along the length of the helix. |
Turns (N) |
The number of turns of the helix (the rotation direction is selected based on
the Left handed check box). |
Method 3: Base centre, radius, height, pitch angle
|
Origin (C) |
The centre point of the helix base. |
Radius (R) |
The radius of the helix (parallel to the UV plane). |
Height (H) |
The height of the helix, in the N axis direction. |
Pitch angle (A) |
The angle formed between the tangent of the curve and the UV plane - constant along the length of the helix. |