Modify Helixes
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You can use grips or the Properties palette to modify the shape and size of a helix.

You can use the grips on a helix to change the following properties:

When you use a grip to change the base radius of a helix, the top radius scales to maintain the current ratio. Use the Properties palette to change the base radius independent of the top radius.

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You can use the Properties palette to change other helix properties, such as

With the Constrain property, you can specify that the Height, Turns, or Turn Height properties of the helix are constrained. The Constrain property affects how the helix changes when the Height, Turns, or Turn Height properties are changed either through the Properties palette or through grip editing. The table below shows the behavior of the helix depending on which property is constrained.

Constrained property

Property to change

Effect on these helix properties

 

 

Height

Turns

Turn Height

Height

Height

Changed

Fixed

Changed

 

Turns

Fixed

Changed

Changed

 

Turn Height

Fixed

Changed

Changed

Turns

Height

Changed

Fixed

Changed

 

Turns

Fixed

Changed

Changed

 

Turn Height

Changed

Fixed

Changed

Turn Height

Height

Changed

Changed

Fixed

 

Turns

Changed

Changed

Fixed

 

Turn Height

Fixed

Changed

Changed

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