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The Helix command draws a helical curve.

Steps

Pick the start of the axis.
Pick the end of the axis.
Specify a radius value.

Command-line options
Vertical	Draws a helix curve whose axis is perpendicular to the construction plane.
AroundCurve	Draws a helix around a curve. History enabled
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

Draw lines and curves

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