Helix
Create a helix to be used either as a building block for constructing geometry or as a wire.

Tip: Press A,4 to use the shortcut key.
Method 1: Base centre, base radius, end radius, height, turns
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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
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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
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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. |