Creating a Shell Feature
When you choose the Shell option, the Shell dialog is displayed.
The Remove Faces icon is initially active by default and you are rompted to select the faces to remove. You may also enter a Thickness value.
After the selecting faces to remove, the resulting solid previews in the graphics window. The Thickness can be adjusted by dragging the handle (1) to the desired value or keying in the value in the dynamic input field (2).
Initially, the drag handle will point inward and a positive value for thickness will hollow the original solid. To reverse the direction, double click the drag handle (or use MB3). When the drag handle points outward, a positive thickness value will create a shell around the original solid.
You may also specify a negative thickness value to create the shell in the opposite direction of the drag handle.
When you achieve the desired Thickness value and direction , choose OK (or MB2) to create the feature.
Practical Applications of NX
Student Guide
January 2006
MT10050 — NX 4
Publication Number
mt10050_g NX 4
