Use the Surfaces: Offset
tool to offset surfaces or solids in a normal direction.
The topology of the surface edges (free, shared edges, and so on) is maintained
during the offset function. Some individual surfaces will be trimmed or extended to
maintain the connectivity.
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From the Geometry ribbon, click the tool.
- Optional:
On the guide bar, click
to define offset options.
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Select Surfaces or Solids from
the guide bar selector then make your selection in the
modeling window.
- Optional:
If you're selecting Surfaces with continuous offset, click the
Lines selector then select separator lines.
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Offset surfaces in the following ways:
- Click-and-drag selected surfaces.
- Enter an offset value in the microdialog.
Tip: Offset surfaces in the opposite direction of the surface normal by
entering a negative offset value.