topic Re: Loft not possible? in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Loft not possible?

smmcleod — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:24:36 GMT

I'm trying to create a smooth downward slope between the two bodies shown below.

I was able to accomplish this on a similar shape by extruding the shape between them and applying a filet (image below).

However, the filet didn't work on my new shape like it did before. I think it's because there's not enough surface area on it? I'm not sure why.

I've been reading and watching videos on the Loft tool which seems very relevant here, but I can't get the loft to solve. I've tried various pairs of profiles, sketching a spline to use as a rail, etc. I am very new though so I would believe I'm missing something obvious to experienced users.

I attached my f3d file. Can anyone take a look and see why a loft can't be applied? (or possibly a filet if you have time, but I feel like loft is the proper tool for this?)

Re: Loft not possible?

TimelesslyTiredYouth — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:14:54 GMT

Is this okay?

*I mean by technicality i still used the loft tool...

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g-andresen — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:19:31 GMT

Hi,

no need for loft

> one profile missing!

(view in My Videos)

günther

Re: Loft not possible?

smmcleod — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:18:44 GMT

Thank you! I must not have tried to filet the edge.

Re: Loft not possible?

TrippyLighting — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:39:01 GMT

Depending on what your desired end result is, I would not use a fillet but a loft. It's a little bit more work, but much more visually pleasing.

In general, before starting to sketch stuff, try to assess symmetries and patterns.
This design is symmetric about the ZX plane and that should be reflected in the sketch. The sketch also should be fully defined as it can easily be destroyed by accident, particularly when using user parameters.