AutoCAD LoftThe loft command in AutoCAD is used to create 3D solid or surface. The 3D solid or surface is formed within the space between various cross sections. The cross-sections determine the outer shape of the solid or surface. To create a 3D object using LOFT, we are required to specify at least two cross-sections. The cross-sections and objects of Loft command can be:
Consider the below image: Let's understand with two examples. Example 1: Consider the below image: The above drawing is created in SE Isometric. We can also change the View control accordingly. The steps are listed below: 1. Create the three circles, as shown above. 2. Move the circles separately in the direction of Z-axis using the MOVE command, as shown below: Another view is: 3. Select the LOFT icon from the ribbon panel, as shown below: Or Type Loft on the command line < press Enter. 4. Select the cross-section (circles) to apply loft, as shown below: The order is shown above. 5. Press Enter. The loft will be created, as shown below: Another view is: Let's change the order of the lofting, as shown below: The object will now look like: Another view is: Example 2: Here, we are showing some figures before and after the loft.
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