Description
Helix Pro is a 3ds Max’s spline shape plugin. Helix pro gives users the ability to control every aspect of a helix such as bias, knot/vert count, start/end radius, size of each revolution, as well as spacing between each revolution. All the parameters are animatable.
Features
- Supports 3ds Max 2008 or newer
- Includes two plugins
- HelixPro – C++ version of the plugin
- Original plugin
- JMHelixPro – Alternative version supported in 3ds Max 2018 or newer
- Includes additional customization options for knot type and variation
- HelixPro – C++ version of the plugin
- You can install both plugins. HelixPro will be accessible under the main Spline creation menu. JMHelixPro will be displayed under the JokerMartini category under Splines.
Overview
Height Bias
Height Variation
Number of Knots
Knot Type (Linear, Smooth, Bezier)
Radial Variation
Start & End Radius
Radial Bias
Changelog
JM Helix Pro v1.1
- Updated name
- Fixed ‘tab’ order through controls
JM Helix Pro v1.2
- Fixed snapping bug during creation
Andrew (verified owner) –
Great tool !!! We getting an update for 2021?!
admin (verified owner) –
Sure ill get an update this week for 2021
Peter Wikvist (verified owner) –
Great plugin but the height bias do not work. Helix Pro 1.1 and 3DS Max 2023.
Peter
admin (verified owner) –
I’ll take a look and resolve the issue. thanks for reporting
Peter Wikvist (verified owner) –
Thanks, another thing to look at. The crosshair, when starting a helix, is not activated when snap is on. It does show up though when the helix creation has been initiated. As before, Helix Pro and 3DS Max 2023.
amidamaru7 (verified owner) –
Thank you very much! This is much better and more convenient than the basic Helix.