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SURFACEMODELINGMODE
Controls whether surfaces are created as procedural surfaces or NURBS
surfaces.
Create a Solid or Surface by Lofting
Create a 3D solid or surface by lofting a profile through a set of two or more
cross-section profiles.
The cross-section profiles define the shape of the resulting solid object.
Cross-section profiles can be open or closed curves. Open curves create surfaces
and closed curves create solids or surfaces. See
Overview of Creating Solids
and Surfaces
on page 1030.
Options for Lofting
■ Mode. Sets whether the loft creates a surface or a solid.
■ Cross-section profiles. Select a series of cross-section profiles to define the
shape of the new 3D object.
lofted objects with different cross-section settings
As you create a lofted object, you can adjust its shape by specifying how
the profile passes through the cross sections (for example, a sharp or smooth
curve). You can also modify the settings later in the Properties palette. For
more information, see
Modify the Properties of 3D Solids, Surfaces, and
Meshes
on page 1213.
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