Curve
Offset >
Offset Normal to Surface
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Curve Offset > Offset Normal to Surface |
The OffsetNormal command copies a curve on a surface in the normal direction of the surface so that all locations on the copied curve are a specified distance from the original curve.
Select a curve on a surface.
Select the base surface.
Infinite Plane: Type IP for InfinitePlane options.
Specify the offset distance.
The selected curve is pulled back to the surface first. The offset distance is calculated from the surface.
Pick a location to set another distance, or press Enter if the offset should be a uniform distance from the original.
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SetBasePoint |
Specifies the first point for a distance for the offset if it should be different from the point where the curve was selected. |
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Flip |
Reverses the direction. Positive values for the distance follow the direction arrows. |
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