Skin a surface across profile curves

User Guide > Modeling > NURBS Modeling > Creating NURBS surfaces >

You can use the Loft action to create a surface between a series of cross-section or “profile” curves. The profile curves can be normal 3D curves, surface isoparms or edges, trim edges, or curves-on-surface.

To make a surface between profile curves

Pick the profile curves in order.
Select Surfaces > Loft.

TipIf you need a uniform transition of the surface as it lofts through each profile curve (for example, a boat hull), space the curves evenly.

To add additional curves to a lofted surface

Select one of the curves you used to create the lofted surface.
Maya displays the lofted surface in the construction history color to show its connection to the curve.
Select the curve you want to add, then select Surfaces > Loft.