Helical Sketch Generator Pro

Helical Sketch Generator Pro

Win64, English

LindenTech
A professional helix generator with advanced features.

General Usage Instructions

1. Starting the Command:

  • Launch Autodesk® Fusion®
  • Navigate to the DESIGN workspace
  • Open the CREATE panel
  • Click on the "Helical Sketch" icon or search for "Helical Sketch" in the command search 

2. Creating a Basic Helix:

  • Select an axis for the helix (can be a linear edge, construction axis, sketch line, cylindrical face, or two points)
  • Choose your input type (Pitch & Revolutions, Revolutions & Height, or Pitch & Height)
  • Enter diameter, pitch, and revolution values as needed
  • Click OK to create the helical sketch 

3. **Advanced Options:

  • Handedness: Choose between right-hand or left-hand helix
  • Start Point: Offset the starting point along the axis
  • Flip Direction: Reverse the helix direction along the axis
  • Variable Pitch: Create a helix with changing pitch along its length
  • Variable Diameter: Create a helix with changing diameter along its length
  • Taper: Create a conical helix with a specified taper angle
  • Create Sweep Planes: Generate construction planes for follow-up sweep operations 

4. Using the Generated Helix:

  • The resulting sketch contains a spline curve that defines the helical path
  • This curve can be used with the Sweep command to create springs, threads, or other helical features
  • Metadata is stored on the curve to aid in subsequent operations

Screenshots

Commands

Installation/Uninstallation

Install:

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. Or, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.

Uninstall:

You can unload the add-in without uninstalling it by clicking the "Stop" button when the add-in is selected in the list box on the "Add-Ins" tab of the "Scripts and Add-Ins" dialog.<br>

Unchecking "Run on Startup" causes the add-in not to be loaded in future sessions of Fusion.

To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button.

Or, you can uninstall it from 'Control Panel/Programs and Features' (Windows 10/11), just as you would uninstall any other application from your system.

Additional Information

Known Issues

if you are trying to make threads under 6mm, the profile height cant equal the pitch. shrink it by 1%.

Contact

Company Name: LindenTech
Support Contact: Lindentech@yahoo.com

Author/Company Information

LindenTech

Support Information

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the Helical Sketch Generator add-in, please use one of the following support channels: 

  • Documentation: Refer to the help.html file included with the add-in for detailed instructions
  • Email Support: Contact us at Lindentech@yahoo.com with any questions
  • Forum: Join our user community at https://forums.autodesk.com and search for "Helical Sketch Generator"

 

Troubleshooting Tips

  1. Ensure you're running a compatible version of Fusion
  2. Check that the add-in is properly installed and enabled
  3. Try restarting Fusion if commands don't appear
  4. If experiencing crashes, check your Fusion log files for error messages

Version History

Version Number Version Description

7.3.9

Fixed issues: -fixed variable helix tangency error
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