Shelling Parts

Shell part is another session-based command. It allows the user to shell a part, specifying any number of open faces, Inside/Outside/Both shell directions, and the desired wall thickness on multiple walls. The Shell Part command bar is accessed either by first selecting a part and then selecting the Shell Part option from the Feature Fluent Ribbon Bar, Face/Edge Edit toolbar, or Modify menu, or by right clicking on a selected part and then selecting Shell from the resulting pop-up menu.

Shell Part Command Bar

Activation Methods:

Via Feature Fluent Ribbon Bar:

Select a part or body of a part (for Structure Parts) to shell.
Select the Shell Part option on the Feature Fluent Ribbon Bar.
Select the face(s) that should be left open. If you desired a hollow body shell with no open faces, select in the Affected Body Group and select a part and do not select any open faces.
Enter the desired thickness in the associated box on the Shell Part command bar.
If desired, select the Individual Face Wall Thickness List Box and select desired faces for alternate thickness values.
If needed, use the delete/clear option in the list control by right-clicking in the list to remove selected faces from the open face or wall thickness list.
Select the direction of the shell (Inside/Outside/Both Sides).
Select the Preview button to preview the results, OR
Select the Apply and Exit button (or Exit, if you don’t want to apply the blend).

Via Toolbar:

Select a part to shell.
Select the Shell Part option on the Face/Edge Edit toolbar.
Select the face(s) that should be left open. If you desired a hollow body shell with no open faces, select in the Affected Body Group and select a part and do not select any open faces.
Enter the desired thickness in the associated box on the Shell Part command bar.
If desired, select the Individual Face Wall Thickness List Box and select desired faces for alternate thickness values.
If needed, use the delete/clear option in the list control by right-clicking in the list to remove selected faces from the open face or wall thickness list.
Select the direction of the shell (Inside/Outside/Both Sides).
Select the Preview button to preview the results, OR
Select the Apply and Exit button (or Exit, if you don’t want to apply the blend).

Via Menu:

Select a part to shell.
Select Modify, Shell Part from the menu bar.
Select the face(s) that should be left open. If you desired a hollow body shell with no open faces, select in the Affected Body Group and select a part and do not select any open faces.
Enter the desired thickness in the associated box on the Shell Part command bar.
If desired, select the Individual Face Wall Thickness List Box and select desired faces for alternate thickness values.
If needed, use the delete/clear option in the list control by right-clicking in the list to remove selected faces from the open face or wall thickness list.
Select the direction of the shell (Inside/Outside/Both Sides).
Select the Preview button to preview the results, OR
Select the Apply and Exit button (or Exit, if you don’t want to apply the blend).

Via Mouse:

Select a part to shell.
Right-click on the shape and select Shell from the pop-up menu or select Shell from the Quick Access Property Browser.
Select the face(s) that should be left open. If you desired a hollow body shell with no open faces, select in the Affected Body Group and select a part and do not select any open faces.
Enter the desired thickness in the associated box on the Shell Part command bar.
If desired, select the Individual Face Wall Thickness List Box and select desired faces for alternate thickness values.
If needed, use the delete/clear option in the list control by right-clicking in the list to remove selected faces from the open face or wall thickness list.
Select the direction of the shell (Inside/Outside/Both Sides).
Select the Preview button to preview the results, OR
Select the Apply and Exit button (or Exit, if you don’t want to apply the blend).

Available Selection Filters:

Face

Example:

Shelling a part