# Sweep rails

### **Step 1**: Sweep 1 Rail Command

With the two profiles created, go to the **Surface** tab and select the **Sweep 1 Rail** command.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sweep1Rail-1024x135.png)

### **Step 2**: Create the Sweep

Select the **helix**, then the **upper rail**, and finally the **lower rail**.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sweep1Rail_selection-1-1024x309.png)

### **Step 3**: Ajust Seam

Press **Enter**. Adjust the **seam point** like in the image, so that both arrows point in the same direction. Do it from the **Top View**.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sweep1Rail_adjustSeam-1024x309.png)

 

### **Step 4: Sweep Result**

**Press enter.** In the options panel, leave the default values. Press **OK**.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sweep1Rail_Enter-1024x754.png)

### **Video Lesson**

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**Next Step**: Create a cap for the outer end of the shank.