I frequently need to create solid Y from solid X where
Y = X - SHELL (X, some-small-value)
This runs into many problems. For example, shelling X often does not create a sold.
Is there some simple or reliable way to create such negative shelling that I should be using?
do you need a nurbs result or can it be polygons?
Hello - OffsetSrf>Solid and Shell are both pretty complicated operations - please post or send us examples when it does not do what it expected, but depending on the input, it is not that uncommon to have to make some repairs. Set Corners=Round for generally more relaible solid offsetting.
-Pascal
I have uploaded a couple of examples to the support site. I should be able to find more.
With Turbocad (ACIS) shelling, creating a 2d plan, and filleting occurred without any problem. Fortunately, this a complete list of things that worked better and it is very short.
Thanks, I added your file as examples for the developer.
-Pascal