I would like to parameterize the creation of a Helix in SolidWorks. I am not particular how it is done, but I would like the customer to be able to go to one spot to change parameters. In this case it is a tightly wound torsion spring so I want the pitch to be the same (or slightly more than) the wire diameter. This is not the only time this has come up, just the most recent.
I have not figured out a way to make the Pitch or number of revolutions based on something else. I have tried entering an equation and using a sketch dimension. I thought I would ask our forum...does anyone know how to link Helix/Spiral parameters to something else?
Thanks in advance...
After you have initially created the helix you can double click on it in the tree and the dimensions will show in the graphics area. You can edit or select them there for using equations.