Simple way to create a Helix (Spring) shape?

[craftycurate]

I normally try to create shapes from primitives using the Pathfinder tool etc. but I can't think of a way to create a helix easily.

Has anyone found a way to do this?

Thanks

Richard

[Luke Jennings]

http://forums.adobe.com/message/1249809#1249809

or

http://forums.adobe.com/message/1250296#1250296

[Jacob Bugge]

Richard,

Or here:

http://forums.adobe.com/message/1268444#1268444

[craftycurate]

OK thanks - I'll look into those.

Cheers

Richard

[Jacob Bugge]

Fo my part you are welcome, Richard.

[tromboniator]

Something like this?

Peter

[craftycurate]

That looks excellent, thanks! Will give it a whirl.

Richard

[Steve Fairbairn]

If you need perspective to your helix you can make use of the 3D effects.

Start by mapping diagonal lines onto a transparent cylinder. You'll soon get the hang of it with a bit of experimenting.

[JETalmage]

Do a search in this forum for "JET spiral" (without the quotes) and you'll find threads demonstrating a variety of approaches.

JET