You can loft objects such as columns and bugles from a single shape that changes only its scale as it travels along a path. Use Scale deformation when you want to make these types of objects.
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Select a Loft object. >
Modify panel > Deformations rollout > Scale
Tip: By animating scale, a loft object can appear to travel along a path. Using this technique, you can create animations in which letters or lines write themselves onto the screen.
These are the properties of Scale deformation curves:
- The two curves are red for X-axis scaling and green for Y-axis scaling.
- Default curve values are at 100%.
- Values greater than 100% make the shape larger.
- Values between 100% and 0% make the shape smaller.
- Negative values scale and mirror the shape.
See Deformation Dialog for specific information on the dialog controls.
Scale deformation curve dialog
Procedures
To use Scale deformation:
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Select a loft object. - Click Loft in the modifier stack display.
- Click Scale on the Deformations rollout.
- Edit the deformation curves for the X axis and Y axis.