How do I convert an imported DXF to a lofted surface in SolidWorks?
I have a project where we have the cut files for an aluminum boat and want to build them into a SW model. Is there a way to "stitch" the edges of the profiles together so they form a lofted surface?
1 Answer
Lofted surface requires two curves, both should be open or closed, on two separate plane and a guide curve between these two planes. So, it would not be possible to do the operation in one go. You would need to make two separate DXF file containing the curves.
Now open the both files in SW separately using option "Import to a new part as 2D sketch" with tick mark removed for "Import as reference".
Open SW for a new part and make the two planes from where you want to make the loft along with guide curve in between.
Select any of these planes, copy and paste the 2D sketch you made earlier from DXF files. Adjust the curves using move, rotate, scale and stretch properties. In a similar way, bring the other curve on the other plane and adjust it too. Now you can make the loft.
Hope the instruction helps.
