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To create a Ruled Shell with the simple input method, you will define two profiles on parallel planes. With this input method: •The first ...

Use this method to place a vault-shaped Shell profile, then extrude it up or down (perpendicular to the Floor Plan).   The Shell’s profile here is always a half-circle (vault). (You can edit the profile later.) On the Floor Plan: 1.Activate the Shell Tool and choose the ...

Use the manual Trim workflow if you want to trim one or more model elements to a specific Roof or Shell while deciding which parts (e.g. inside or outside) of the trimmed elements should remain. For the automatic trim logic, to trim several selected elements automatically in one step, see: ...

Use the manual Trim workflow if you want to trim one or more model elements to a specific Roof or Shell while deciding which parts (e.g. inside or ...

The Shell’s contour polygon, and the plane of this contour polygon, are editable. Select Contour Polygon To edit the contour, you must select the contour polygon itself, not the Shell. Move the cursor to the edge of the contour and make sure that the Info Tag indicates that the ...

About the Extrusion Vector •One end of the extrusion vector (its initially placed point) is distinguished by a larger hotspot; this represents the Shell’s base height. •The extrusion vector can be located apart from the Shell body itself.   Edit Extrusion Vector ...

The following sections show you how to create the following Shell types, step by step: Extruded Shell: Wavy Canopy Roof Revolved Shell: Arced ...

Use this method to place a vault-shaped Shell profile, then extrude it graphically.   The Shell’s profile here is always a half-circle (vault). (You can edit the profile later.) 1.Activate the Shell Tool and choose the extruded geometry method with simple input method. ...

Select the axis or the profile of the Revolved Shell. One end of the axis is distinguished by a larger hotspot; this represents the Shell’s base height. •Edit Revolution Angle Click anywhere on the profile of the selected Shell to bring up this command in the pet palette. Choose ...

  In the Floor Plan or 3D window: 1.Activate the Shell Tool and choose the revolved geometry method with simple input method.   2.Click to define the Shell axis at the center of the dome. (The initially placed axis is always vertical, though you can edit the axis slant ...