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■ Paths. Specify a path for the loft operation to obtain more control over
the shape of the lofted object. For best results, start the path curve on the
plane of the first cross section and end it on the plane of the last cross
section.
■ Guide curves. Specify guide curves to match points on corresponding cross
sections. This method prevents undesired results, such as wrinkles in the
resulting 3D object.
Each guide curve must meet the following criteria:
■ Intersects each cross section
■ Starts on the first cross section
■ Ends on the last cross section
See also:
■
Create Associative Surfaces on page 1103
■ Create Geometric Relationships between Associative Surfaces on page 1106
■ Draw Splines on page 723
■
Modify Splines on page 853
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