Offset

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This command makes an offset of the selected polylines, meshes or geometric shapes. The behavior and the content of the command differ depending on the type of objects.

Select the object(s) and launch the command. All objects must have the same type: only meshes, only polylines or only geometric shapes.

Geometric feature

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Choose the offset distance to apply at the input object(s).
Use the button to change the direction, if needed. If the distance is invalid regarding the shape, an error message is displayed.

Offset result
Line	Extend the 2 extremities
Circle	Extend the diameter
Round Slot	Extend the width and the length
Square Slot	Extend the width and the length
Plane	Create a parallel plane
Cylinder	Extend the diameter
Sphere	Extend the diameter
Cone	Extend the diameter of base and top circles

Polyline

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The offset of a polyline is computed in a given direction.

Choose the offset distance to apply to the input object(s).
Enter the Direction of the normal of the offset (offset plane). Change the side if needed with the button .

Offset of a 3D polyline

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Mesh

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Choose the offset distance to apply at the input object(s).
Use the button to change the direction, if needed.
Unbuckle auto-intersections of continuous surfaces removes the potential buckles created by the parallel mesh within the curvature radii.
Preview to see the result of the command.

	It is possible to apply the offset to the input object or to create one or several copies.

Note

Limit objects manipulation is available in this command with CTRL+SPACE shortcut.