how to draw a helix in Y-Direction
how to draw a helix in Y-Direction
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Hi Guys
I need to draw a helix but not in the z (default direction) I'm using nx8 and the avalible options is point constructor but I cant change the plane ?
I need to draw a helix but not in the z (default direction) I'm using nx8 and the avalible options is point constructor but I cant change the plane ?





RE: how to draw a helix in Y-Direction
Unfortunatly, at this time, you need to turn the WCS. But, i read that this function will be enhanced in 8.5 available at the end of october.
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Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com
RE: how to draw a helix in Y-Direction
you need to draw a line in the y direction and then when you isnert the helix press the button define orinetation and then select the line
RE: how to draw a helix in Y-Direction
You didn't understand my answer. Don't forget that the helix is not associative to any Datum Csys
I assume that you need to draw an helix along the Y absolute axis
Format/ WCS / Rotate / -Xc Axis 90°
Create the helix with default orientation value
So, your helix will be along the Zc Axis (equal to the Y absolute)
I hope this help
Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com