The Lofted Surface command is only available through customization.

1. Click the Lofted Surface command .

2. On the command bar, select a method for creating the first cross section you can draw a path, select from a sketch, or select part edges.

3. Do one of the following:

   • If you are drawing a cross section, define the profile plane you want to draw it on, then draw a cross section or copy a cross section into the profile window.

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   • If you are using part edges to define the cross section, select the edge or edges you want to use and then click the Accept (check mark) button on the command bar.

   • If you are using a sketch to define the cross section, select the sketch you want to use, then click the Accept (check mark) button on the command bar.

4. For non-periodic cross section curves, position the cursor near the vertex you want to use as the start point. Click when a dot appears at the correct vertex and then click the Finish button on the command bar.

5. Create all the cross sections you need. You must define at least two cross sections to create the lofted feature.

6. Define the guide curves. You can define guide curves for the loft to follow.

7. Define the extent. You can extend the feature between cross sections, or make it close itself into a loop.

8. Finish the feature.

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