Introducing 3D modeling - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 248

Select objects to sweep or [MOde]: _MO Closed
profi les creation mode
[SOlid/SUrface] <Solid>: _SO
Select objects to sweep or [MOde]: pick the pline
1 found
Select objects to sweep or [MOde]: right-click
Select sweep path or [Alignment/Base point/Scale/
Twist]: pick the pline path
Command:
5. Place in Visual Styles/Shaded .
The result is shown in Fig. 12.38 .
Fig. 12.38 Example - Sweep
The Loft tool
To call the tool click on its icon in the Home/Create panel.
Example - Loft ( Fig. 12.41 )
1. In the 3D Navigate/Top view, construct the seven circles shown in
Fig. 12.39 at vertical distances of 30 units apart.
2. Place the drawing area in the 3D Navigate/SW Isometric view.
3. Call the Loft tool with a click on its tool icon in the Home/Modeling
panel ( Fig. 12.40 ).