Creating a Helix or Spiral

You can create a helix or spiral curve in a part.

  1. In a part, do one of the following:
    1. Open a sketch and sketch a circle.
    2. Select a sketch that contains a circle.
    The diameter of the circle controls the starting diameter of the helix or spiral.
  2. Click Helix and Spiral (Curves toolbar) or Insert > Curve > Helix/Spiral .
  3. Set values in the Helix/Spiral PropertyManager.
  4. Click .