Offset Objects with Specified Distance

Creates objects using an offset distance from a specified object.

1. You are prompted to Specify the offset distance or <Through>

2. Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the first point required to specify the offset distance.

3. You are then prompted to Specify the second point

4. Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second point required to specify the offset distance (from the first point).

5. You are then prompted to Select object to offset or <Finish>

6. Click to identify the object to offset.

7. You are then prompted to Specify a point on side to offset or <Finish>

8. Click to identify the side to which the selected object is offset. The object is then offset to that side.

9. If an enclosed object is selected, the offset object is either created around or inside the selected object, depending on which side is selected as the offset direction.

10. The offset object size is determined by the offset distance and selected side. For example, if the offset distance is 10mm, and a point outside the object is identified, the copy is 10mm wider than the original on all sides.

11. The Select object to offset or <Finish> and Specify a point on side to offset or <Finish> prompts are repeated, allowing you to create multiple offset objects at the specified distance.

12. Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.

13. Throughout the offset process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.

    Through	Press the down arrow key and select Through to offset objects with a specified a through point. Refer to Offset Objects with Specified Through Point for further information.
    Delete	Press the down arrow key and select Delete to specify deletion options for the source objects after offsetting. You are prompted to Delete source object after offsetting <No> Input Y at the prompt and press Enter to delete the source objects or input N at the prompt and press Enter to retain the source objects.
    Layer	Press the down arrow key and select Layer to offset objects to a picture owner or original object layer. Refer to Offset Objects to Picture Owner or Original Object Layer for further information.
    Back	Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
    Finish	Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
    Multiple	Press the down arrow key and select Multiple to offset the selected object multiple times.
    To point	Press the down arrow key and select To point to offset objects with a specified point.