OffsetMultiple
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The OffsetMultiple command copies multiple curves so that all locations on the copied curves are a specified distance from the original curve.
Note
- All open curves offset toward the cursor.
- When offsetting closed curves, if the side-to-offset point is inside a curve, the offsets for other closed curves will also be inside.
- Islands (closed curves inside other closed curves) are recognized and offset in the opposite direction from the container closed curves.
Steps
- Select curves and edges.
- Click on to specify the side.
For best results, use proportionately small offset distances and smooth curves; otherwise, you may get kinks and doubled-back curves.
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Distance |
Sets the offset distance. |
Corner |
Specifies how corners are handled when they are offset to the "convex" side as pointed out in the image. SharpCurves offset to the outside of a corner will be extended to meet at sharp corners with position (G0) continuity. RoundCurves offset to the outside of a corner will be filled with arc segments with tangent (G1) continuity. SmoothCurves offset to the outside of a corner will be filled with blend segments with curvature (G2) continuity. ChamferThe corners of the offset curves will be filled with a straight line between their endpoints. |
OffsetCount |
Specifies the number of curves that will be created. |
See also
Offset
Copy a curve parallel to the original.
OffsetMesh
Copies a mesh by moving the vertices a specified distance with different direction modes.
OffsetCrvOnSrf
Copy a curve on a surface parallel to the original.
OffsetNormal
Copy a curve on a surface parallel to the original in the surface normal direction.