HelixChute2 Help
Help for HelixChute2 v2.0.1 · 2026
Introduction
Overview
Program Features
Installation & Licensing
System Requirements
Installing HelixChute2
Licensing & Activation
Pricing
Getting Started
Getting Started
Project Details
Project & Geometry Files
Drawing the Chute
Chute Drawing Data Structure
Add/Edit Layers, Faces, Vertices
Move a Layer
Rotate Layer
Copy and Scale Layer
Merge Layers
Reorder Layers
Draw Belt
Draw Curved Impact Plate
Draw Discharge Head Box
Draw Rock Box
Draw Lower Chute
Draw Loading Boot
Draw Skirts
Draw Discharge Trajectory
Triangulate Face
Importing Geometry (DXF/STL/OBJ)
Exporting Geometry (DXF/STL/OBJ)
Add/Edit Pulleys
Adding Material Feed Boxes
Particle Density
Drawing Scene Lighting
Particle Velocity Colours
Drawing Settings, Zoom etc.
DEM Calculations
Chute Design Guidelines
DEM Theory
DEM Inputs and Settings
Fine Tuning DEM Inputs
Particle - Particle Damping (Restitution)
Changing Inputs During a Calculation
Simulating Wet/Sticky Material (Cohesion)
Performing DEM Calculations
Calibrating the DEM Model
Co-efficient of Restitution
Recording & Reports
Recording Calculation Results
Playback Calculation Results
Compare Recordings
Trace a Single Particle
Record a Video (MP4)
Calculation Reports
Verify Calculations
Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
References
Change Log