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      </table><br><p class="para_topic"><b class="uiTerm">Lofted Flange</b> is an extruded flange that uses start and end profiles to create the basic shape. The profiles must be open and must be on parallel reference planes. <b class="uiTerm">Lofted Flange</b> is particularly useful for HVAC work, as it allows for round to square transitions. You can also create conical bend regions with <b class="uiTerm">Lofted Flange</b>. 
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      <p class="para_topic"> A <b class="uiTerm">Lofted Flange</b> can be either a base or a secondary feature. The command automatically adds bends using the bend radius property. You do not have to draw an arc at each bend location.
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