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Implicit Body, Scalar, Shell Enum

Implicit Body, Scalar Field, Shell Enum, 5.24.0

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What it does: The Shell block hollows out an Implicit Body with a thickened outer wall. Common uses:
  • Lightweighting solid parts
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Shell

Implicit Body, Scalar, Shell Enum

Hollow an object by offsetting inward or outward the outer surface of an implicit body.

Inputs

NameTypeDescription
BodyImplicit BodyThe implicit body to shell.
ThicknessScalarThe wall thickness.
DirectionShell EnumThe direction to thicken the body to produce the wall thickness

Outputs

Implicit Body, Scalar Field, Shell Enum, 5.24.0

Hollow an object by offsetting inward, center, or outward from the Surface.

Inputs

NameTypeDescription
BodyImplicit BodyBody to shell
ThicknessScalar FieldWall thickness to offset by. negative values will shell in the reverse direction.
DirectionShell EnumDirection to shell the body.

Outputs