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. |
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Corner |
Specifies how corners are handled when they are offset to the "convex" side as pointed out in the image.
Original curve (blue). Offset to outside (red). Offset to inside (green). 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. |
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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.



