AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Work with 3D Models > Modify 3D Solids and Surfaces > Shell 3D Solids > 
Shell 3D Solids
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To create a 3D solid shell

  1. Click Modify menu Solid Editing Shell.At the Command prompt, enter solidedit.
  2. Select the 3D solid object.
  3. Select a face to be excluded from shelling (1).
  4. Select additional faces to be excluded or press ENTER.
  5. Specify the shell offset valve.

    A positive offset value creates a shell in the positive face direction; a negative value creates a shell in the negative face direction.

  6. Press ENTER to complete the command.

 Toolbar: Solid Editing 
 Command entry: SOLIDEDIT