# LOFTNORMALS System Variable [GstarCAD 2018](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [L](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2018/System%20Variables/L/(L).md) ## Function Description: The LOFTNORMALS system variable is used to control the normals of a lofted object when it passes through cross sections. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 6 | | Range | 0 \~ 6 | If specified paths or guide curves, this system variable is ignored. ## System Variable Value: **0:** ruled **1:** smooth fit **2:** start cross section **3:** end cross section **4:** start and end cross sections **5:** all cross sections **6:** use draft angle and magnitude --- ## Other versions with matching text [GstarCAD 2016](../../../2016/System%20Variables/L/LOFTNORMALS%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2017](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2017/System%20Variables/L/LOFTNORMALS%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2019](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2019/System%20Variables/L/LOFTNORMALS%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2020](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2020/System%20Variables/L/LOFTNORMALS%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2021](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2021/System%20Variables/L/LOFTNORMALS%20System%20Variable.md) · [GstarCAD 2022](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/System%20Variables/L/LOFTNORMALS%20System%20Variable.md)