Offset an object to
create a new object whose shape parallels the shape of the original
object.
OFFSET creates a new
object whose shape parallels the shape of a selected object. Offsetting
a circle or an arc creates a larger or smaller circle or arc, depending
on which side you specify for the offset.
A highly effective drawing technique is to offset
objects and then trim or extend their ends.
You can offset
- Lines
- Arcs
- Circles
- Ellipses and elliptical arcs (resulting
in an oval-shaped spline)
- 2D polylines
- Construction lines (xlines) and rays
- Splines
Special Cases for Offset
Polylines and Splines
2D
polylines and splines are trimmed automatically when the offset
distance is larger than can otherwise be accommodated.
Closed
2D polylines that are offset to create larger polylines result in
potential gaps between segments. The OFFSETGAPTYPE system variable
controls how these potential gaps are closed.
To offset an object by
specifying a distance
- Specify the offset distance.
You can enter a value or use the pointing device.
- Select the object to offset.
- Specify a point on the side where you
want to place the new objects.
- Select another object to offset, or press
Enter to end the command.
To offset an object through
a point
- Enter t (Through).
- Select the object to offset.
- Specify the through point.
- Select another object to offset, or press
Enter to end the command.
CommandsOFFSET
Creates concentric circles,
parallel lines, and parallel curves.
System VariablesOFFSETDIST
Sets the default offset
distance.
OFFSETGAPTYPE
Controls how potential
gaps between segments are treated when closed polylines are offset.
