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In addition to Ted's reply… If for what ever reason you must have a three dimensional lofting path, I find it helpful to create a 3D guide in the editor. For example, I needed a pipeline that was lofted so that I could use an animated texture map along the pipeline's course. I made a "guide" pipeline from elbows (a 2D circle lofted along an arc) and cylinders. Once my "guide" was ready I went into the shaper, selected "3D display" ON, and made a path that followed as much of the "guide" object as possible. Assign the path and go to the lofter. Again, select "3D display" ON. You can then move and adjust the path as needed. With the 3D display on, you have a guide in 3-dimensions to follow as you adjust your new path. Good luck, have patience, and you will be pleased! Chris