how to draw a helix in Y-Direction

[DiaaHamdy]

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 ?

 

[PSI-CAD]

Hi,

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.



Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos

http://www.psi-cad.com

 

[DiaaHamdy]

thanx for reply but I did it already
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

 

[PSI-CAD]

Hi,

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