making Line from discreet points on Helix

I have a Helix which I have identified points along the helix curve. I would like to connect each point to the adjacent point in the helix revolution to create a triangulated bracing.

I have tried to connect them using a Deluaney Edge but I cannot control which points are connecting to eachother.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Chris Tietjen on January 18, 2011 at 2:50pm

Have you got any files or screenshots you can post on this?

Chris

Permalink Reply by Alex Worden on January 18, 2011 at 4:06pm

I would like to connect point 0 to 29. 29 to 1. 1 to 30. 30 to 2. etc. as to make a zig zag or triangles.

www.alex.worden.net/CS_digital_Model.pdf

Permalink Reply by Chris Tietjen on January 18, 2011 at 8:43pm

Perhaps the principle of a method.

Chris

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ZigzagHelix.ghx, 244 KB

Permalink Reply by Alex Worden on January 18, 2011 at 9:10pm

Thanks for the definition!

I was able to accomplish what I was looking for with proximity 3d. Though I may use the one you provided as well.

Thanks again.

Permalink Reply by Danny Boyes on January 19, 2011 at 3:36am

Here's another one for you. I used a combination of the intersection tools, greater than t, and cull pattern to find the starting point of the next loop of the helix. Then shift lists to get the sequence of the points for input to the line component.

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