Hollow

Create, manage, and organize segments using the toolbar controls described below.

• The Hollow tool allows users to create a shell by hollowing out the selected segment, which is useful for creating models with internal cavities or for reducing the material used in 3D printing.

Steps:

• Choose the Hollow tool from the tools panel.
• Choose the segment you want to hollow from the segment table.
• Enter the desired wall thickness in millimeters
• Select the hollowing type: Inside, Medial, or Outside (see Additional Information below).
• Click Apply to execute the hollowing and update the segment.

Additional Information

Changing Shell Thickness

• Type the desired wall thickness (in mm) into the input box. The equivalent pixel thickness is displayed below for reference.

Hollowing Types

• Inside: Removes material from within the segment, preserving the outer surface boundary.

• Medial: Centers the hollow within the segment wall, removing equal amounts from both the inner and outer surfaces.

• Outside: Removes material starting from the outer surface and expanding inward, effectively shrinking the external boundary.

Apply/Update Changes

• Click Apply to process the segment using the defined thickness and hollowing type.