[CIM] How to use the Loft Feature for connecting surfaces? – MIDAS Support

Question

How to use the Loft Feature for connecting surfaces?

Follow the steps below to connect 2 surfaces using Loft feature:

Step 1: In the Feature ribbon, go to the dropdown menu of the Loft option

Step 2: Under the drop-down menu, select the Face option

A menu panel shall appear on the screen.

For the detailed explanation, kindly go through the video attached below:

Step 3: Provide the inputs

Start Profile: Select the 1st surface
End Profile: Select the 2nd surface
Path: Select the path (Must be connected between the 1st and 2nd surface.)
Mitered Corner: A mitered corner is a joint where two parts (typically at a 90° angle) are cut at a 45° angle each to form a clean and smooth corner.
- If turned on, the member will be created along the path.
  - Corner Zone: Sets how the edges will get connected. {Reference image is attached below.]
    - Segment: It will create an extra plane for the member at the intersection of the reference path.
    - Compact: Create the final shape by making the edge as short as possible.
    - Mild: Create the final shape by making the edge as long as possible.

Union Solid: If checked on, the resultant member will be created as a single member. If check off, the resultant member will be create as individual separate members.
Adjust Profile: Adjust the resultant member's start/end profile.
- Parallel to reference axis: Sets the orientation of the profile placement along the Z-axis of the global coordinate system. When enabled, the profile will rotate according to the direction of the selected path relative to the Global Z-axis.
- Skew Angle: Provide Skew for both profiles in positive and negative directions.
- Fit: During the shape regeneration process using the specified Skew Angle, set how the Y-direction (Horizontal) and Z-direction (Vertical) edge of the path should be extended to maintain the correct profile geometry.

🔗Watch Explanatory video here: