Helix wont work in 3d sketch 1

[lgscobie]

I am trying to draw an assembly which includes a knot drawing procedure using rope, I tried using 3d sketch to create a helix but does not seem to create along a 3d curved sketch using the sweep option

 

[bshand]

I'm pretty sure it only sweeps along a straight vector. Even if you pick a curved axis it just uses the first straight vector you pick.

 

[lgscobie]

Why is the twist area turned off? if it would only twist I could get the rope effect im looking for

 

[bshand]

I'm not sure what you mean. Could you attach a screen shot?

 

[fredericmenage]

Start your sweep feature with no twist. Then edit the properties and you will see that the 'twist' option will be available.

 

[bshand]

What command is this? I don't see "twist" available in sweep.

 

[bshand]

Oh well, thanks for the non-responsiveness. Could be one reason why this forum is dead.

 

[bshand]

Nevermind. I see twist now. Not sure why I didn't before.