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Loft

Create a solid that blends through two or more profiles on planes at different levels.

Edition: Standard+

What it does

Loft creates a shape whose cross-section changes smoothly through several profiles, such as a handle or a bottle neck.

Where to find it

Model › Boss / Add › Loft

LOFT box (spatula handle from three profiles)
LOFT box (spatula handle from three profiles)

Steps

  1. Create reference planes at different levels and draw a profile on each plane.
  2. Click Loft and tick at least two sketches in the Profiles list.
  3. Enter a name in the Label box and click OK.
Option Meaning
Profiles List of sketches (at least 2), sorted automatically by plane height.
Label Feature name.

Note: Loft only adds material (there is no Loft Cut).

Note: The command box is floating (it does not lock the screen). Drag its title bar to move it. The preview updates immediately when you change a value. OK saves one Undo step. Cancel, ✕ or Esc cancels. If the conditions are not complete, the OK button is grey and an orange message tells you what to select.

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