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Make a 3D Goblet in AutoCAD with LOFT

Lesson notes for the CAD Land video — the exact command, what it does, and how to repeat it on your own drawing.

AutoCAD · 2026-10-08

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⌨️ Command used in this video

LOFTLOFT — Loft between cross-sectionsSee it in the command dictionary →

📝 How to do it yourself

Draw the cross-sections in order, each on its own level.
Type LOFT and press Enter.
Select the profiles in order from first to last.
Press Enter twice to accept and choose whether to close the solid.

ℹ️ What LOFT actually does

Creates a smooth solid that transitions between two or more cross-sections. The profiles can be different shapes and sizes.

When to use it

Use it for goblets, funnels, duct transitions, boat hulls and any object whose shape changes along its length.

⚠️ Common mistakes

Selecting profiles out of order and getting a twisted solid.
Cross-sections with different numbers of vertices producing a twisted result — use LOFTNORMALS or matching vertex counts.

🔗 Related commands

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