Understanding and applying the shell feature

In this section, we will cover the shell feature. As its name suggests, the shell feature enables us to create a shell out of an existing shape without much effort. In our everyday lives, we interact with shells in multiple products such as cans, laptops, and phone exteriors. In this section, we will explore what the shell feature is and how to apply it.

What is a shell?

The shell feature enables us to make a shell of an existing model. It makes it easy to create objects such as cans and containers. The following screenshot shows a box with the effect of the Shell command implemented:

Figure 12.10 – The impact of the shell feature

Now that we know what the shell feature does, we can apply it to create a specific model, which we will do next.

Applying a shell

In this section, we will cover how to apply the shell feature. We will apply the Shell command to create the following model. You can download...