Creation Method Rollout

You can choose between a shape or a path for creating the loft object using the Creation Method rollout, as well as the type of action for the loft object.

Select a path or shape. > Create panel > (Geometry) > Compound Objects > Object Type rollout > Loft > Creation Method rollout
Default menu: Select a path or shape. > Create menu > Compound > Loft > Creation Method rollout
Alt menu: Select a path or shape. > Objects menu > Compound Objects > Loft > Creation Method rollout

Interface

On the Creation Method rollout, you determine whether to use a shape or path for creating the loft object, and the type of action you want for the resulting loft object.

Note: 3ds Max builds the loft at the location of the first object you select: if you select a path and use Get Shape, it appears at the location of the path, and if you select a shape and use Get Path, it appears at the location of the shape.

Get Path

Assigns a path to the selected shape or changes the current assigned path.

Get Shape

Assigns a shape to the selected path or changes the current assigned shape.

Tip: Hold down Ctrl while getting the shape to flip the direction of the shape's Z axis.

Move/Copy/Instance

Lets you specify how the path or shape is transferred to the loft object. It can be moved, in which case no copy is left behind, or transferred as a copy or an instance.

Tip: Use the Instance option if you expect to edit or modify the path after the loft is created.