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.

Reference - Definitions of Point, Line, and Plane Elements

[Select Target]
Select the target object to be copied by putting an Offset distance.

Detailed Explanation (Selection Filter)

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.

Detailed Explanation (Edge, 1D Member - Define Plane)

This block is activated when an Edge or a 1D Member is selected as the target object in the Selection Filter. You 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.

Detailed Explanation (Option)

Keep Elliptic Shape : Copied elliptical curves also retain their elliptical shape.

On

Off

Reference Materials

Definitions of Point, Line, and Plane Elements