[req] follow me helix

[TIG]

Can you post a simple SKP with the 'path' and suggested cross section circle...

[solo]

sure.

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helix to path.skp

[TIG]

You posted your image after I posted...
You want to 'mutate' the helix along the path, then use FollowMe ???
Here's the pre-distorted path EEbyFace... any

[TIG]

I think I understand what you now want...
The helix itself to be twisted along the distorted-path...
Then you do the FollowMe
Watch this space...
Think it CAN be done with ShapeBender...

[solo]

@unknownuser said:

'randomly mutate'

Not sure what this means in SU terms, sounds like a Sci Fi term.

I guess the best way to describe what I need is telephone cord.

[boofredlay]

@tig said:

Watch this space...

He's working!!!!!!
This will be a cool plugin for sure if it happens.

[TIG]

IF
that's IF! - not IF?

[TIG]

Here's a way of using ShapeBender with appropriately oriented/sized 'bits'; followed by Weld and then EEbyFace...

[pilou]

Allo ?

[sdmitch]

Something like this?

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[Rich O Brien]

You nailed it. Is it a plugin?

[solo]

@sdmitch said:

Something like this?

Exactly like that!

[sdmitch]

Yes it is a plugin. It is a little rough around sharp corners and may take a little trial and error to get the input parameters just right. Pre-select the centerline then run plugin. You are prompted for the radius of the helix, and the linear and angular increments.

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Create a helix along pre-selected path

[solo]

Excellent.

Helix around bent helix:

Most appreciated mate.

[mitcorb]

Congratulations, sdmitch, and thank you.

[boofredlay]

Woah, great work Sam!

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[solo]

Eric,

That must have taken some time to 'follow me'

[EarthMover]

Reminds me of the days before cordless phones!

[boofredlay]

Ha ha, no Pete, I just changed the profiles of the lines to 5 and did a screengrab.

[tridem]

it works magic! Thanks sdmitch