4.30-4.32 LOFT

What is a 3d loft in autocad?

• A 3D loft in AutoCAD is a feature that allows users to import 3D models from other software.
• A 3D loft in AutoCAD is a tool used for creating 3D animations.
• A 3D loft in AutoCAD is a command that creates a 3D solid or surface by specifying a series of cross sections.
• A 3D loft in AutoCAD is a command that creates a 2D drawing by specifying a series of cross sections.

Match the applications with the correct description.

Groups:

(a) Boat Hulls

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(b) Airplane Wings

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(c) Architectural Vaults

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(d) Piping Transitions

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• Maintaining aerodynamic properties

• Ensuring smooth flow and connectivity

• Aesthetic and structural forms in buildings

• • Streamlined and seaworthy structures

Match the case study title with the correct description.

Groups:

(a) Trinity

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(b) PS5 Controller

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(c) Arched Harp

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(d) IAC Building

• Enhanced gaming controller with various interactive features

• Frank Gehry's innovative building with organic shapes

• Karl Pfann’s sculpture reflecting body, spirit, and soul,

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• A portable, boat-shaped musical instrument from the New Kingdom

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• The ​ (a)   is a 2D shape that is used as a building block in lofting

• The ​ (b)   is the axis representing vertical height in a 3D space

• Cross Section
• Z-axis
• X-axis
• Cross Sample

What is the shortcut for the LOFT command in AutoCAD?

Place the steps in the correct order for using the loft command.

• Select the polyline or two-dimensional object in the middle.

• Select the polyline or two-dimensional object on bottom.

• Select the polyline or two-dimensional object on top.

• Type 'LOF' or select the 'LOFT' command,

Match the modifier with its functionality.

• G

• Specifies first or last point

• P

• Specifies guide curves

• J

• Specifies a single path

• PO

• Join multiple edges

Match the misconception with its clarification.

• Does the selection order matter?

• They can be lofted as long as they don’t intersect

• My two objects won't loft together...

• The loft shape is based on selection sequence

• Can I loft a polyline to a point?

• Using the point modifier, it can be lofted to a point

• Can I loft objects on different axes?

• It can model a curtain but won’t be solid.

• Can I loft two-dimensional lines?

• Ensure objects have different Z-axis values

List three products that can be created using the 3D loft command in AutoCAD.

On a scale of 1-5, how confident do you feel about using the LOFT command?

• 1 - Not confident at all

• 2 - Slightly confident

• 3 - Somewhat confident

• 4 -Very confident

• 5 - Extremely confident