The Helix command draws a helical curve.
Command-line options
Draws a helix curve whose axis is perpendicular to the construction plane.
AroundCurve
Draws a helix around a curve.
Diameter/Radius
Toggles between picking a Radius and picking a Diameter.
Mode
Displays the setting currently in effect.
Turns
The number of turns takes precedent, the pitch adjusts automatically.
Pitch
The pitch takes precedent, the number of turns adjusts automatically.
Turns
Enter the number of turns. The pitch adjusts automatically. Drag the mouse after changing options to preview.
Pitch
Enter the pitch (distance between turns). The number of turns adjusts automatically. Drag the mouse after changing options to preview.
ReverseTwist
Reverses the direction of the twist to counter-clockwise. Drag the mouse after changing options to preview.
See also
Rhinoceros 5 © 2010-2015 Robert McNeel & Associates. 17-Sep-2015