Offset

Offset parts or surfaces, or thicken parts to convert them to thin solids.

Note:
  • In the context of the Offset tool, the arrow is an indicator only, not a drag handle.
  • Negative values in the microdialog field are not supported.

Offset Solid Parts

Select one or more parts to offset.

  1. On the Geometry ribbon, select the Offset tool.

  2. On the guide bar, select Offset and Parts.
  3. Select one or more parts in the modeling window.
  4. In the microdialog, enter a value for the desired offset distance and select additional options:
    • To reverse the direction of the offset, select the icon.
    • To create a new offset part and keep the original part, select the icon.
    • To apply a variable to the offset field, select the icon.
  5. Select Apply on the guide bar or microdialog.
  6. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.
    Note:

    If you selected the icon, the parts will occupy the same space in the modeling window. Use the Move tool to relocate the new part.

Offset Surfaces on Solids

Select one or more surfaces to offset.

  1. On the Geometry ribbon, select the Offset tool.

  2. On the guide bar, select Offset and Surfaces.
  3. Select one or more surfaces on solid parts.
  4. In the microdialog, enter a value for the desired offset distance and select additional options:
    • To reverse the direction of the offset, select the icon.
    • To create a new surface offset from the original, select the icon.
    • To apply a variable to the offset field, select the icon.
  5. Select Apply on the guide bar or microdialog.
  6. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.
    Note:

    If you did not select the icon, the part’s dimensions will be extended in the direction of the indicator arrow, constrained by the surrounding faces.

Thicken Surfaces on Solid Parts

Thicken all of the surfaces on a solid part to convert them to thin solids.

  1. On the Geometry ribbon, select the Offset tool.

  2. On the guide bar, select Thicken.
  3. Select one or more solid parts in the modeling window.
  4. In the microdialog, enter a value for the desired offset distance and select additional options:
    • To reverse the direction of the offset, select the icon.
    • To apply the offset symmetrically to both the inside and outside of the part's surface, select the icon.
    • To apply a variable to the offset field, select the icon.
  5. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.