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Questions tagged [screw-modifier]

The Screw modifier is similar to the Screw tool in the Toolbar, in that it takes a profile object, a mesh or a curve, to create a helix-like shape. Use this tag for questions about the Screw modifier.

The Blender manual entry for Screw Modifier says

The Screw modifier is similar to the Screw tool in the Toolbar, in that it takes a profile object, a mesh or a curve, to create a helix-like shape.

The profile should be properly aligned to the cardinal direction of the object rather than to the screw axis.

The screw modifier is used to generate screw-like geometry from a profile.

Use this tag for questions about the Screw Modifier.

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How to model the croissant style ring?

I would like to model the texture of this ring and have been stuck on this problem for a long time. I would like to see the gap between each of the twist elements, and I would like to have each croissant twist to have a round / dome like look. Also,…
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Filling hole after using screw modifier

I Have no idea how to fix the hole that is generated by the screw modifier automatically. Blender version 2.93
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how to merge this? (First and Last Vertices)

I have just an edge. I added a screw modifier. Then a solidify modifier. then a simple deform modifier. result: But i have no idea, how can i merge this? or do i have to do that manually after applying? Or can i somehow adjust this that it fits?
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Not able to apply the most simple screw modifier possible

Add curve Rotate as displayed in picture below Add screw modifier Tried other axis, got a dome instead of a ring I want the result on the left but got the one on the right instead. https://youtu.be/gbNo0odrSVg?t=31
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Screw Tool Blender 2.8 no options window

As described here: How do i use the screw tool in blender 2.8 I tried to use the screw tool. But for me the screw-options-window, that you fill with the axis-values. does not show up? I'm using Blender 2.82.
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How do I add a screw modifier to an object made of several joined meshes?

I am trying to create a twisted waterslide, and currently I have what is shown in the first image, which is just a cylinder joined to several toruses. Because I want to make the slide twisted, I tried to use the screw modifier, but the result was…
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How to make a ball capped screw?

I am new to blender and I want to make an object that is a bulbous looking screw merged with a sphere at the top. I can't seem to get it to work the way I want, because I am having trouble getting the screw to have an edge by which to extrude in…
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Solid not smooth using screw modifier

I am importing an SVG shape and rotating it using the screw modifier. I have applied the Shade Smooth on the two examples below. On the left, the object is still a curve with the screw modifier, and on the right, it is converted to mesh. On the…
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How to draw conical spiral column

How can i draw this kind of column but with different radius on top and bottom, so the column is slightly conical.
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