AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Draw Geometric Objects > Draw Curved Objects > Draw Helixes > 
Draw Helixes
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To create a helix

  1. Click Draw menu Helix.At the Command prompt, enter Helix.
  2. Specify the center point for the base of the helix.
  3. Specify the base radius.
  4. Specify the top radius or press ENTER to specify the same value as the base radius.
  5. Specify the height of the helix.
 Toolbar: Modeling 
 Command entry: HELIX
 Dashboard: 3D Make panel (click icon to expand), Helix