Creating a Custom Section Shape with the Sweep Modifier

Example: Create a custom section shape based on an NGon:

1. In the Perspective viewport, create a line and a six-sided NGon.
2. Apply the Sweep modifier to the line.

   The line takes on the shape of an angled extrusion.

3. Click the Use Custom Section radio button.

   The line displays as a line again.

4. Click the Pick button in the Custom Section Types group and choose the NGon in the viewport.

   The hexagonal shape is swept along the line's length.

   Note: If you find that you need to rescale the Custom Section shape, the effects of using a transform like Select and Squash or Non-Uniform Scale will not be reflected when swept. You need to apply an XForm modifier to the section and then rescale the XForm modifier's gizmo.