Create helical curve (3D sketch)

Click 3D Sketch tab Draw panel Helical Curve to create a helix-based feature. Use this feature to create coil springs and threads. Use the Helical Curve command to create a helical curve that can be joined with additional sketch entities and serve as a complex sweep path.

Note: Helical Curve is like the Coil feature command. The Coil command requires a closed 2D sketch profile and an axis to create a feature. Helical curve creates a 3D sketch. Use a helical curve with a 2D sketch profile and the Sweep command to create a feature.

Create a Pitch and Revolution Helical Curve

1. On the ribbon, click 3D Model tab Sketch panel Create 3D Sketch .
2. On the ribbon, click 3D Sketch tab Draw panel Helical Curve .
3. Select Pitch and Revolution creation type.
4. Enter parameters for Diameter, Pitch, Revolution, and Taper.
5. Click in the graphics window to specify the start point.
6. Click in the graphics window to specify the endpoint.

Create a Revolution and Height or Pitch and Height Helical Curve

1. On the ribbon, click 3D Model tab Sketch panel Create 3D Sketch .
2. On the ribbon, click 3D Sketch tab Draw panel Helical Curve .
3. Select Revolution and Height or Pitch and Height creation type.
4. Enter parameters for Diameter, Pitch, Revolution, and Taper.
5. Click in the graphics window to specify the start point.
6. Click in the graphics window to specify the endpoint.