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Is there a way to rotate each iteration of an Array Modifier?

For example, I've created the helices of a DNA molecule, and I'm trying to add the base pairs. I've got a cylinder with an array modifier.

base array modifier

Then, I thought I'd apply a simple deform to twist them 360 degrees, corresponding to one twist of the double helix. The problem I'm seeing is that the deform modifiers squishes the cylinders, rather than rotating the them independently.

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Is there a way to rotate each iteration of an Array Modifier?

For example, I've created the helices of a DNA molecule, and I'm trying to add the base pairs. I've got a cylinder with an array modifier.

base array modifier

Then, I thought I'd apply a simple deform to twist them 360 degrees, corresponding to one twist of the double helix. The problem I'm seeing is that the deform modifiers squishes the cylinders, rather than rotating the them.

enter image description here

Is there a way to rotate each iteration of an Array Modifier?

For example, I've created the helices of a DNA molecule, and I'm trying to add the base pairs. I've got a cylinder with an array modifier.

base array modifier

Then, I thought I'd apply a simple deform to twist them 360 degrees, corresponding to one twist of the double helix. The problem I'm seeing is that the deform modifiers squishes the cylinders, rather than rotating them independently.

enter image description here

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ajwood
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Rotating each iteration of an Array Modifier

Is there a way to rotate each iteration of an Array Modifier?

For example, I've created the helices of a DNA molecule, and I'm trying to add the base pairs. I've got a cylinder with an array modifier.

base array modifier

Then, I thought I'd apply a simple deform to twist them 360 degrees, corresponding to one twist of the double helix. The problem I'm seeing is that the deform modifiers squishes the cylinders, rather than rotating the them.

enter image description here