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Helix Command

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Anonymous
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Helix Command

Hi all! Despite having just updated my CAD, I am unable to locate the 'Helix' command--either in the draw pull-down or by command. I was wondering if anyone had any info on this. I need to draw a precise helix in 2D. Thank you for any input!

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maxim_k
in reply to: Anonymous

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi Todd,

What AutoCAD version are you using?
If it is full AutoCAD 2021 version, then you can find HELIX command:
1/ Tool Set*: Drafting tab > Draw panel > Helix.
*Note: Hidden by default. Click "gear" to display the icon on the tool set panel.
2/ Menu: Draw > Helix
3/ Type HELIX at the command window and hit Return

Look here:
https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDMAC/2021/ENU/index.html?guid=GUID-5B6FB3FE-F66D-4B09-8744-C8B33E43...

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pendean
in reply to: Anonymous

Post a screenshot of your ABOUT command please.
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Anonymous
in reply to: maxim_k

Hi Maxim, Thank you for your response! I have AutoCAD 2021 MAC and have followed the three paths you recommended without luck finding the Helix Command. I updated the program to ensure it wasn't an update issue as well. Its very perplexing 

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Anonymous
in reply to: maxim_k

Hi Maxim, Thank you for your response! I have AutoCAD 2021 MAC and have followed the three paths you recommended without any luck of finding the Helix Command. I updated the program to ensure it wasn't an update issue as well. Its very perplexing
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Anonymous
in reply to: pendean

hello! I've posted a screenshot of the two of the recommended paths to locate the Helix command--showing 'helix' isn't available. When i type helix into the command line the prompt "unknown command" appears. Any ideas on why this command may be hidden?  Thank you!

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maxim_k
in reply to: Anonymous

Todd,

AutoCAD LT installed on your Mac doesn't have HELIX command, as it is "lite" version - no 3D commands.

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