how to draw a helix

how do i draw a conical helix in solidworks

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see this: Whiskey on the Rocks
this model shows you the use of the helix

this model has a conical helix....might help you.
see; RGB glazed ceremic flower vases

I made a quick video showing two different methods on how to create a conical helix in SolidWorks 2014.

The first uses the helix curve feature and taper helix option.

The second uses two surface and the intersection curve command.

Answered with a tutorial: https://grabcad.com/tutorials/how-to-draw-a-helix