Offset and other properties on doubling plates
- Last UpdatedJun 29, 2026
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You can modify the properties of a selected doubling plate in the Properties grid.
Select the doubling plate in the 3D View or in the Model Explorer
Use the Properties grid to view the doubling plate properties.
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Outer offset |
Specifies the distance from the selected reference element to the outer edge of the doubling plate. This value defines the overall extent of the plate.
In the Outer offset box, enter a new value. |
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Inner offset |
Specifies the distance from the selected reference element to the inner edge of the doubling plate and controls whether the plate extends inward or outward relative to that reference. In the Inner offset box, enter a new value.. A positive value moves the inner boundary outward (away from the reference).
A negative value moves inner boundary moves inward (towards or into the reference, for example, into a hole).
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Insert |
Controls whether the doubling plate repairs missing material in the referenced element. |
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False |
After doubling plate creation, Insert is set to False by default. |
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True |
Repairs or replaces the missing material.
If you set Insert to True, the Outer offset is not available. |
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Closed |
Controls whether the doubling plate closes the referenced element. |
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False |
After doubling plate creation, Closed is set to False by default. |
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True |
Covers or closes the referenced element.
If you set Closed to True, the Inner offset is not available. |
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If you set both Insert and Closed to True, the Inner offset and Outer offset options are not available..