The Part Design Loft command will join two sketches to create a solid. The loft creates faces between two shapes with compatible edges. The edges need to form a face.
You can watch a video version of this here:
To create a loft you will need two sketches that have an offset.
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If you need to learn how to make a sketch head over to Your First Sketch Make sure the sketches are based off the Global XY PLane ( don’t preselect a face )
Position the Sketch
Select the sketch of the smaller square in the Model Tab / Tree
In the Property window of the Model Tab of the Combo View, select the Data Tab ( whew that’s a mouthful ).
Click in the value box of the Attachment Property, click on the Ellipsis
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Use the Placement Dialog to move the sketch on the Z-Axis. As you change the value you should notice the sketch moving in the Document window.
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Click OK, when you have adjusted the Z value.
Adding the Loft
Select the Sketch with the larger square and click the Loft Tool
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Click the Add Section and click an edge on the smaller square, You should now see a translucent loft.
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Now finalize the loft by clicking OK in the Tasks tab.
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You should now see an “AdditiveLoft” in the Part Design Body, and have a fully formed object in your document.
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