Loft(Edge)
Summary
This function creates a 2D Surface by connecting the start profile and the end profile with a custom path.
How to Run
Ribbon Menu > [Feature] Tab > [Generate] Group > Loft > Face
Explanation
Create Parent Shape
Select Start Profile and End Profile to create a top surface that connects the two profiles.
[Select Profile]
Select Start Profile and End Profile individually.[Select Path]
Select the path from the start profile to the end profile.
[Shape Variation]
Sets the curve that connects the start profile and the end profile.Variation Origin : Sets the reference position of the shape change.
Path-Y / Path-Z : When the direction of the soft progression is X, it means the variation in the Y and Z directions.
Variation Type : Sets the type of connection curve.
Linear : Straight line
Parabolic : A quadratic curve
Cubic : A cubic curve
Polynomial : Directly enter the order of the connection curve
Arc : Curve
Convexity : Sets the shape of the connection curve.
OFF : Applies a short distance point from the Variation Origin as the start point (tangent) to the connection curve. This leads to a concave curve.
ON : Applies a point that is far from the Variation Origin as the start point (tangent) to the connection curve. This leads to a convex curve.
Order : Enter the order of the curve. (if Variation Type is Polynomial)
Radius : Enter the radius of the arc. (if Variation Type is Arc)
[Loft Type]
Add options for Loft shape details.Keep Profile Orientation : Maintain the direction of the target regardless of the direction of the path.
Keep Bulge Factor(Curve) : Maintain protrusion proportions as the object changes shape. (When Variation Type is Arc.)
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