How do I make something spin?

For a site I'm creating I'm trying to figure out how to make
a double helix (DNA strand) spin as my navigation menu. I want to
make the DNA "sticks" the links. Is there a simple way to make a
helix spin (in appearance anyway), without having insane
render/load times for the user? I have 3d's Max if I need to use
it, but I've never attempted something like this before.
Thanks guys!
Justin

What you really need is to learn some 3D animation to get
what I believe you really want. You can get an introduction to this
via a tutorial found at:
http://www.gotoandlearn.com/player.php?id=40
It will be a challenge, so don't expect quick results, but do
expect some valuable skills to be acquired.
If you would settle for a flat 3D rotation simulation (like a
sign spinning around a vertical pole) then you could create a
movieclip containing the flat image and use an enterFrame event
handler to continuously change its scaleX property from -100% to
100 (and vice versa).

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