3 Replies Latest reply on Jan 24, 2012 12:34 PM by Erik Bilello

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Tonya Sweeting Jan 24, 2012 11:59 AM

I am trying to connect a helix to a projected curve so I can create a composite and therefore a sweep, but try as I may, I cannot for the life of me figure out how. I do not want you to give me the solution, just a point in the right direction. Maybe suggest a command? This is a tutorial from Solidworks 2011 Part II-Advanced Tutorials, page 4-26.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tonya

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Re: Newbie

Scott McFadden Jan 24, 2012 12:16 PM (in response to Tonya Sweeting)

Tonya,
Welcome to the forum.
Usually when this happens it is because the two sketches are not connected.
Which ever one is second on the list make sure it is either coincident or
use the pierce constraint.
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Re: Newbie

Troy Peterson Jan 24, 2012 12:22 PM (in response to Tonya Sweeting)

You will need to add a Pierce and then trim the helix back.
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Re: Newbie

Erik Bilello Jan 24, 2012 12:34 PM (in response to Tonya Sweeting)

If you are just looking for a hint, I would say to change the order, put the helix first.
Also keep your sketches fully defined, just good practice.
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