Shell the Part

Introduction to Part Modeling

Task 4. Shell the Part

1. Press MIDDLE-DRAG to rotate the model so the bottom surface is visible as shown below.
   
   

   Middle-drag implies a middle mouse button "press and hold", while moving the mouse.

   

2. Start the Shell Tool  from the toolbar on the right of the screen.
   
   

   Shell features remove surfaces to hollow out a design model, leaving walls with specified thickness values.

3. Select anywhere on the bottom surface of the part.  The model will appear as shown below.
    

4. Click Complete Feature  from the dashboard in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
   

5. This will hollow the part as shown below.