Can not select a body when using the shell command

[njdodson87]

I am having an issue SELECTING a body to shell.  The body was created using SURFACE LOFTing and MIRRORing that shape.  I don't know if the surface lofting is the problem.
I could not get the loft to work using the "SOLID LOFT"

[davebYYPCU]

Shell is for solid bodies.

Use Thicken.

Might help....

[g-andresen]

Hi,

Please share the file.

File > export > save as f3d on local drive  > attach it to the next post

günther

[njdodson87]

I can not add the file (work related) but have attached a screen shot of said model.
I want to thicken the hull to .5in...

[njdodson87]

Sorry, forgot to include the error,
"The operation could not create a valid result. Try adjusting the values or changing the inputs."

[g-andresen]

Hi,

The picture does not allow any conclusions about the development of the object and therefore only the crystal ball helps here.

günther

[laughingcreek]

you most likely surface quality issues.  happens a lot when lofting to a singularity.   

[njdodson87]

Can you explain on this? Singularity? 

[TheCADWhisperer · Accepted solution]

You would probably get better results "overbuilding" surfaces and then trimming back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rMxcK_No-A&list=PLp5izJt_zvN0GnwEUFR1zE06nQvDAWxz2&index=1

However, for a last ditch effort on what you already have - I would Patch the top. Stitch to a Solid and see if would Shell removing the top.

[laughingcreek]

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@njdodson87 wrote:

Can you explain on this? Singularity? 

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I just mean lofting to a point.  fusion allows it, but it will frequently cause the surface to be wonky, which can cause subsequent actions on the surface fail.  lofts perform best when they are 4 sided. when 1 side is a point, it bunches up into the point.