Offset a CAD Object

Description

Offset a line or polygon in a drawing.

Access

CAD / Modify / Offset

Requirements

CAD module

Notes
  • Follow the prompts in the status bar.
  • First, click the object to offset at the location on the object where the offset is to be measured from. Then click to define the offset distance and the side of the object to apply the offset.
  • The offset is applied from the offset location.
  • Preview the offset prior to clicking the mouse to accept the offset distance.
  • The offset distance is displayed in the status bar in the drawing plan units.
  • The original object is deleted when the new object is created.
  • Click Offset Offset, Single select Single or another CAD tool to exit the Offset tool.
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