Reverse Engineering an STL File with Shell, Split Body, and Subtract | Modeling projects

Note: This tutorial uses Shapr3D version 26.100. As Shapr3D is regularly updated, some interface details or steps may differ from your current version. If you find that this tutorial is no longer current, it can still serve as a reference for the overall workflow. For the most current information, visit the Shapr3D Help Center: https://shapr3d.com/helpcenter __ Learn how to design a custom electronics housing around imported STL components in Shapr3D. Starting from real circuit board and display models, you'll position components in 3D space and build a two-part enclosure around them — complete with port openings, a display cutout, mating lids, and mounting pins. Tools and concepts you'll learn: • STL Import and Positioning: Import mesh files, center them on the origin, and use construction geometry and the Merge History option to clean up your steps before modeling. • Shell: Hollow out the housing body to a consistent wall thickness, with fillets applied before shelling so interior edges update automatically. • Split Body: Divide the housing into a top and bottom lid using a mid-plane construction plane. • Offset Edge and Subtract: Create fitted interlocking rims by offsetting sketch profiles and subtracting the result from the opposing half. • Variables: Define a single tolerance value and apply it across multiple face offset commands so the whole design updates from one place. • Extrude and Union: Build mounting pins and sockets for the PCB components directly from the housing face. Try it yourself: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=do... __ Shapr3D builds intuitive CAD tools, helping design and manufacturing teams complete complex tasks with speed and efficiency. With multidevice capability, you can work flexibly across devices and with our non-hierarchical tools, every team member can contribute to the workflow, boosting overall output. Shapr3D is fully functional on Windows PCs and tablets, Macs, and iPads. Download Shapr3D from the App Store, Microsoft Store, or our website https://link.shapr3d.com/go Join the Shapr3D community: Instagram -   / shapr3dapp   Facebook -   / shapr3d   Twitter -   / shapr3d   LinkedIn -   / shapr3d   Forum - https://discourse.shapr3d.com Learn more about Shapr3D tools in our Help Center: https://shapr3d.com/helpcenter Need help? We are here: https://discourse.shapr3d.com