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Part III: Modeling Basics

FIGURE 12.37
The Shape Check utility can identify spline intersections.

To extrude a shape, you need to apply the Extrude modifier. To do so, select a spline object and choose
Modifiers ➪ Mesh Editing ➪ Extrude, or select the Extrude modifier from the Modifier Stack drop-down list.
In the Parameters rollout, you can specify an Amount, which is the height value of the extrusion; the num-
ber of Segments; and the Capping options (caps fill in the surface at each end of the Extruded shape). You
can also specify the final Output to be a Patch, Mesh, or NURBS object. Figure 12.38 shows capital Es that
model the various vertex types extruded to a depth of 10.0.

FIGURE 12.38
Extruding simple shapes adds depth to the spline.

Tutorial: Routing a custom shelf
In Woodshop 101, you use a router to add a designer edge to doorframes, window frames, and shelving of
all sorts. In Woodshop 3D, the Boolean tools work nicely as you customize a bookshelf.

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