Summary
- Create a copy of the object at an offset distance.
How to Run
- Ribbon Menu > [Edit] Tab > [Translate] Group > Offset
Explanation
Offset Feature
A feature that creates a copy by applying an Offset to the selected object.
[Selection Filter]
Select the type of the target object. When selecting an edge, the filter works so that only the edge can be selected.
Note
Reference - Definition of Points, Lines, and Face Elements
[Select Target]
Select the target object to be copied by putting an Offset distance.
Set the type of the Target object to be copied.
Edge
Create a copy of the edge at a location that is offset by an Offset distance.
Face
Create a copy of the face at a location that is offset by an Offset distance.
1D Member
Copy and create a 1D Member at a location that is offset by an Offset distance.
2D Member
Copy and create a 2D Member at a location that is offset by an Offset distance.
[Distance]
Enter the Offset distance.
This block is activated when an Edge or a 1D Member is selected as the target object in the Selection Filter. The user can select the plane on which the copied object is placed.
If not defined
If no plane is selected, a copy is created on the same plane as the plane on which the target object is placed.
If defined
If a plane is defined, an offset is applied in the direction of the defined plane to create a copy.
Keep Elliptic Shape : Copied elliptical curves also retain their elliptical shape.
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Reference Materials
Definition of Points, Lines, and Face Elements