> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.karamba3d.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.karamba3d.com/3-in-depth-component-reference/3.1-model/3.1.7-create-surface-element/3.1.7.2-mesh-to-membrane.md).

# 3.1.7.2: Mesh to Membrane

This is a convenient component for generating membranes. Setting **“Bending”** to **“False”** in the **“Mesh to Shell”** component achieves the same result.

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