- In the Type area, select the type of helix in the Helix Type list.
A helix is defined by three parameters: Pitch, Revolution, and Height. You can create a helix
by any two parameters. Accordingly, you can select one of the following helix
creation methods:
- Pitch and Revolution
- Height and Pitch
- Height and Revolution.
- Click the required pitch type: Constant Pitch or Variable Pitch.
Note:
The Variable Pitch is available only
for the Pitch and Revolution type of helix.
- Set the helix parameters:
- In the Starting Point box, select a point.
- In the Axis box, select an axis.
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Set the remaining helix parameters.
- Click Reverse Direction to invert the curve
direction.
- Click OK to create the helix.
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