Implicit Body, Scalar, Shell Enum
Implicit Body, Scalar Field, Shell Enum, 5.24.0
About this Block
What it does: The Shell block hollows out an Implicit Body with a thickened outer wall. Common uses:- Lightweighting solid parts
- The wall is thickened Inward, Outward, or equally in both directions with the Center input.
- It is ideal for lightweighting, and works well when combined with the Volume Lattice block to fill the hollow space with lattice.
- You can vary shell thickness using a Ramp block: (https://support.ntopology.com/hc/articles/4411539633683)
- What happens if you shell a boolean union inward: (https://support.ntopology.com/hc/articles/4403375026451)
Example File
Implicit Body, Scalar, Shell Enum
Hollow an object by offsetting inward or outward the outer surface of an implicit body.Inputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Implicit Body | The Implicit Body to shell. |
| Thickness | Scalar | The wall thickness. |
| Direction | Shell Enum | The direction to thicken the body to produce the wall thickness |
Outputs
| Type |
|---|
| Implicit Body |
Implicit Body, Scalar Field, Shell Enum, 5.24.0
Hollow an object by offsetting inward, center, or outward from the Surface.Inputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Implicit Body | Body to Shell |
| Thickness | Scalar Field | Wall thickness to offset by. Negative values will shell in the reverse direction. |
| Direction | Shell Enum | Direction to Shell the body. |
Outputs
| Type |
|---|
| Implicit Body |