Curve Pattern on helix

[mihalj]

Hello,
does anyone know, based on provided photo, why I cannot curve pattern hole on face of helix based feature (lofted bend). It does show holes in preview but when click to do it, get error message.

 

[SBaugh]

First, guess without the file is because its a loft feature. Can you attach the file or file-like it?



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[mihalj]

Hello again,
please find in the attachment the SW file. My goal is, by using 3d curve running through the center of hole, to create curve pattern of the hole across helix modeled sheet metal. It does show in preview holes, but when I press ok it gives me an error like I need to click on edge, plane or something to specify direction. However, when I click on edge or anything that is suppose to tell the direction, that input is not accepted by SW. Thanks in advance.

 

[CheckerHater]

Something like this (I snapped the settings):

The part is included in attachement.

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[mihalj]

Thanks. For some reason, I can see your solution and all works without issue. However, when I try to re-create very same thing on very same file with exactly same settings, it does not allow me to select face on "Face Normal". Regardless, thanks. I guess I need to create new file and try it again.
Best regards,

 

[mihalj]

Figured it out. I did not realize that your face was on inside end of curve (not outside, which I constantly tried to select). Now everything works without issue. Big thanks again. Cheers,

 

[CheckerHater]

You are welcome. I should be more specific about face being "in the back"

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