Offset

Moves an element(s) to a specified distance in a specified direction, relative to its current position.

You must first select the element to be moved in the Model Explorer or 3D view.

Note:
Axes are displayed in the 3D view and the co-ordinates are set to zero.

You must set the distance and direction; this can be done in two ways:

If required, the axes all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must be set. Input dimensional values in the coordinates fields to define the position explicitly. Refer to Coordinates for further information.

Alternatively in the 3D view, you are prompted to Measure distance start (Snap) Snap: click to identify the start point (this must be an element), the Measure Start Distance is displayed in the 3D view.

You are now prompted to Measure stop distance (Snap) Snap: Click to identify the stop point (this must be an element), the new position is calculated and displayed in the Position By window or in the 3D view.

These two points is the distance between which the offset (relative to its current position) is measured).

Click Apply; the selected item is moved to its new position. To position by another item, click to select from the Element drop-down list.