Spiral
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Curve Spiral |
The Spiral command draws a spiral curve.
Steps
- Pick the start of the spiral axis.
This is the imaginary line around which the spiral will wind. - Pick the end of the spiral axis.
- Pick the first radius and start point of the spiral.
- Pick the second radius at the end of the spiral.
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Diameter/Radius |
Click the option to toggle between picking a Radius and picking a Diameter. |
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Mode |
Displays the setting currently in effect. TurnsThe number of turns takes precedent, the pitch adjusts automatically. PitchThe pitch takes precedent, the number of turns adjusts automatically. |
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Turns |
Enter the number of turns. The pitch adjusts automatically. Drag the mouse after changing options to preview. |
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Pitch |
Enter the pitch (distance between turns). The number of turns adjusts automatically. Drag the mouse after changing options to preview. |
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ReverseTwist |
Reverses the direction of the twist to counter-clockwise. Drag the mouse after changing options to preview. |
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Draws a planar spiral curve. |
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Draws a spiral curve whose axis is perpendicular to the construction plane. |
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Draws a spiral curve around another curve. |
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