Inventor 101: Shell Command and Model Tree Planes

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There are often many different methods you can take in the CAD design process to reach the same end part design. Some are faster and more efficient than others, as we’ll learn in this Inventor 101 video. More specifically, this video takes a look at the advantages that the shell command poses in it’s ability to quickly transform an extrusion into a shelled part, taking into consideration existing features of the geometry. It will also look at how you can then use origin planes to further simplify the design process. Check it out below.

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Trevor English

Trevor is a civil engineer (B.S.) who has made a career out of engineering and technical communication. His work has appeared on Curiosity, BBC, Interesting Engineering and other sites across the web. Originally the Chief editor for Interesting Engineering back in 2016, he now works with software & tech companies, aiding them in content marketing and technical communication. Currently living in Texas, he’s also a published children’s book author and producer for the YouTube channel Concerning Reality.