In the future address general 3D studio questions in the Autodesk 3D Studio
section.
Your best bet is to address these types of questions to "ALL" The Sysop
generally handles forum related questions but not always.
Re spirals: In the lofter PATH/Helix will set up a path you can loft a small
circle shape to resemble a spring, spiral, or combination.
Tony – are you asking about 3D concepts or 3D Concepts?
3D Concepts an old Generic CADD program, and you can ask about it in
Autodesk's Retail Products Forum (GO ARETAIL).
If that's concepts with a small 'c', I'll leave you to the whizzes here.
Dave