Zig zag line following a curve

how do i make a zig zag line follow a curve and have the 'teeth' be evenly spaced/sized?

ok, i think i got it nailed..heres how it works for me.
1.draw the free form line.
2. apply Roughen Effect, set size at 0, DETAIL value affects the "'teeth' per inch" spacing, POINTS set at-smooth
3. apply Zig Zag Effect, SIZE affects 'depth/height of 'teeth'", check 'absolute', RIDGES PER SEGMENT-set at 0, POINTS--is checked corner because i need a sharp edge 'tooth'
thats it..Very cool, thanks to all who answered, this is something i have always been trying to figure out, and now i have an answer..Great resource, i will recommend to my colleagues too!

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