- Create a circle and rectangle to sweep a shape along. (You can think of the circle as circular seating and the rectangle as a picture frame.)
- Create a surface in the form of the section shape.
- Move the surface section shape perpendicular to the line. Join the points to follow the rail.
Using the Sweep 1 Rail Options
- Select the Sweep 1 Rail Tools in the Surface Tools
- Click on the Rail (curve/line)
- Click on the section shape. Press enter.
- The dialog box with options will appear.
- Under style Select Freeform
- Under Cross-section curve option select "Do not simplify"
- Use the preview button to test.
- Select OK to complete the operation.
