Where can I find this command?
The Spiral command draws a spiral curve.
Steps
| 1. | Pick the start of the spiral axis. This is the imaginary line around which the spiral will wind. |
| 2. | Pick the end of the spiral axis. |
| 3. | Pick the first radius and start point of the spiral. |
| 4. | Pick the second radius at the end of the spiral. |
Command-line options
Diameter/Radius
Click the option to toggle 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.
Draws a planar spiral curve.
Draws a spiral curve whose axis is perpendicular to the construction plane.
Draws a spiral curve around another curve.
See also
Rhinoceros 5 © 2010-2015 Robert McNeel & Associates. 17-Sep-2015
