Helix : Editing

You can edit:

Note: If your changes results in a geometric impossibility or cause problems in subsequent functions, you will be warned by the Conflict Solver.

Editing the 'Helix' Feature

Right-click on the relevant feature in the Feature Tree, and from the displayed popup submenu, select Edit Feature or Edit Reference Feature as required (see Editing a Feature).

The appropriate function is invoked with the Feature Guide automatically opened at the relevant step. Proceed through the function's steps to edit the feature/reference feature as required.

Click OKOK or ApplyApply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.

Editing the Helix Parameters Only

If you want to modify only the helix parameters, double-click the Helix name in the Feature Tree. Or double-click on the helix itself.

The general offset value is displayed. Press <exit><exit>(middle mouse button) to leave edit mode, or click the value to open the Edit Parameters dialog. In this dialog, you can enter another value or an equation involving parametric dependency.

After entering the new parameters, click or to update the feature (or you can update it later). If you do not update now, all updates will be done automatically the next time you create or edit any feature or object. Press <exit><exit>(middle mouse button) to leave edit mode.

ExampleExample

Double-click on the helix to display the parameters.

Click the value to open the Edit Parameters dialog. Enter a new value or enter an equation involving parametric dependency.

Click the update button to update.

See also

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.