Using the Loft command

Unlike the previous three commands, where one base shape is selected and then extruded to create the 3D body, Loft allows you to create a 3D body that has different cross-section shapes, which opens up the possibilities and complexities of the 3D bodies that can be created.

To start the Loft command, you can type the LOFT command name, or just LOF, and then press Enter. Alternatively, you can click on the Loft button found in the Create panel in the 3D Basics workspace, and if you are using the 3D modeling workspace, you will find the Revolve button in the Modeling panel under the Home tab, or in the Solid panel under the Solid tab, as shown in the following figure:

Figure 12.25: Alternative methods to start the Loft command

The Loft command is similar to the Sweep command, but instead of using one profile or cross section to be swept along a path, you can use multiple profiles or cross sections, as shown in the following steps...