How would I create a spiral effect on a cylinder

system · July 5, 2019, 2:06am

I am trying to create a spiral effect on a cylindrical part of a model I am working on. I tried using radial symmetry and dragging a diagonal line down the cylinder, but i can’t get it to be continuous and the breaks are very noticable. Is there a different way to create this effect or rather what is the best way to make this effect?

Thanks in advance for any help!

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MichaelMaehring · July 4, 2019, 1:46am

Hi,

I would use tool > deformation > twist

zber2 · July 4, 2019, 1:46am

This might help.

The.Great.ESCape · July 4, 2019, 1:47am

To model it myself as opposed to using an insert mesh someone else designed… I would use the curve tube snap brush with radial symmetry down the length of the cylinder and then use deformations twist… I’m sure you probably figured out something that works for you by now though