sweep profile

[cadman323]

I am trying to create a sweep that has a variable sketch profile using a helical path. I created the helix as my path, sketeched my profile to be used for the sweep cut. I can get a constant width for my swept path, but I'd like some portions of of the cutout area to have a different width. Can this be done?


Do I use guide curves to achieve this?

It is hard to explain and I don't really have a picture of what I want to do. Hopefully this makes enough sense for someone to give me some ideas?

Thanks.

 

[Dbudworth]

Yes, you would have to use a guide curve to vary the width of your profile sketch. Make sure both ends are pierce to the guide curve and to the path.