Shell Solid Without Adding?

[trashcan]

Can't remember how to use Shell Solid without adding to the overall footprint.

 

I.e., if you have a 1" cube and your shell solid is 1/4" it makes the cube 1 1/4" - how do you use Shell Solid so it doesn't add to the cube? I want to subtract from the inside. Obviously know how to do this with workarounds and a cube, but harder to achieve with a more complex object. 

 

Running on fumes right now so apologies in advance. 

[markdd]

Go to the tool prefs and change the setting to inside. You can also change it in the Object Information Palette of the finished object. 

[Mark Aceto]

UIOP (or whatever keys you remap them to) are your best friends 😎

[Mark Aceto]

Btw the Shell tool is one of my all time favorites (it’s like popping bubbles). I use it as one of the final steps modeling custom PJ lenses:

 

[trashcan]

I can't believe how absolutely brain dead I was when I asked this, thanks guys. 

 

So obvious lol

[Mark Aceto]

1 hour ago, trashcan said:

I can't believe how absolutely brain dead I was when I asked this, thanks guys. 

 

So obvious lol

 

If you look closely at the screenshot of the PJ lens, you'll see I did the same thing there. Happens all the time when you're moving fast, particularly with that tool / modes.