Part Helix
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Part Helix |
Menu location |
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Part → Create Primitives → Helix |
Workbenches |
Part, OpenSCAD |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
Part CreatePrimitives |
Description
A Helix geometric primitive is available from the Create Primitives dialogue in the Part workbench.
A common usage for the Helix is for creating Threads (see Thread for Screw Tutorial) in conjunction with the Part Sweep operation.
Usage
- Switch to the Part Workbench
- The Create Primitives dialogue can be accessed several ways:
- Pressing the File:Part CreatePrimitives.svg CreatePrimitives icon located in the Part toolbar
- Using the Part → Create Primitives → Helix entry in the Part menu
Parameter
Location
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Options
Properties
Once you have created the helix you have the possibility to edit its parameters.
The parameters in this menu are similar to those described above.
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