Problem with Helix creation

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Vagulus
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Problem with Helix creation

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I wish to create an helix with an oblique quadrilateral cross-section. Helix works fine with a simple circle but refused to work with the drawn cross-section. I have done all the checks on the cross-section sketch I can think of but it just won't create a screw.

Would someone please tell me why not.
Pitch 70mm
Radius 100mm
Turns 1

Thanks

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Joseph Kimble
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Re: Problem with Helix creation

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In your sketch, you need to convert your 2mm segment into construction geometry:

https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Sketcher_ToggleConstruction
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Re: Problem with Helix creation

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You have a Tee intersection in the profile.
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Re: Problem with Helix creation

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drmacro wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:41 pm You have a Tee intersection in the profile.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
The problem was that the cross-line was not a construction line.
When I made it a construction line the right angle constraint did not matter.

All good now. :D
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