In Solid Edge, which command would be used to create swept surfaces based on a path?

The command used to create swept surfaces based on a path in Solid Edge is the Sweep command. This command allows users to take a profile (a cross-section) and move it along a defined path, thus generating a three-dimensional shape.

In Solid Edge, the Sweep command is particularly useful for creating complex forms that are not easily built with other commands. For instance, when designing components like pipes, cables, or other elongated features that need to follow specific curves or directions, the Sweep command offers the flexibility to define both the shape and the trajectory concurrently.

The Loft command typically generates surfaces by connecting multiple profiles, which differ from the single-profile, path-following approach of a Sweep. The Extrude command creates surfaces by extending a profile in a straight line away from the sketch plane, without following a curved path. Lastly, the Pattern command is used to replicate features in specified patterns, which does not involve creating a surface along a path. Therefore, the Sweep command is the correct choice for generating surfaces in this manner.