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bethannarledge
2006-02-23, 08:09 PM
I'm trying to create a couple of things in 3D with AutoCAD: Screws and springs. I have worked with 3D before, but I'm am not able to figure out how to spiral a profile... any suggestions?

jaberwok
2006-02-23, 11:38 PM
This should help. It used to be supplied as a sample with older versions of autocad.

Mike.Perry
2006-02-24, 12:41 AM
Hi

Plus, try plugging the following search criteria into the forum search (http://forums.augi.com/search.php?) facility ( hint - limit your search to this actual forum "AutoCAD 3D (http://forums.augi.com/forumdisplay.php?f=190)" )...

Key Word(s): *Spiral*

*Helix*

As an example here is a post that was found by using the above search criteria...

RE: Draw a screw etc

Have a good one, Mike