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 GuiCommand:
   Name: Sketcher Offset
   MenuLocation: Sketch , Sketcher tools , Offset geometry
   Workbenches: Sketcher_Workbench
   Shortcut: **Z** **T**
   Version: 1.0
   SeeAlso: 
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Sketcher Offset

Description

The Sketcher Offset tool creates equidistant edges around selected edges.

*Equidistant edges around a closed (O) and an open (U) construction polyline*

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

Dim-OVP = Dimensional On-View-Parameters.

  1. Select one or more lines, circles and/or circular arcs.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Offset geometry button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher tools → Offset geometry option from the menu.
    • Right-click in the 3D view and select the Offset geometry option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: Z then T.
  3. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
  4. The Offset parameters section is added at the top of the Sketcher Dialog.
  5. Optionally press the U key or check the Delete original geometries checkbox to only keep the new outline.
  6. Optionally press the J key or check the Add offset constraint checkbox to add a dimensional constraint between the offset outline and the original geometry.
  7. Optionally press the M key or select from the dropdown list in the parameters section to change the tool mode:

Arc - Intersection 8. Pick a point to define the offset distance. Or with Dim-OVP: enter this distance. 9. The geometry is created and if Add offset constraint has been selected a dimensional constraint is added.

Limitations

This tool has certain limitations, mainly due to OCC issues:

  • The following types of geometry are currently unsupported: ellipses, B-splines, hyperbolas and parabolas.
  • Offsetting a single line can yield unexpected results.
  • Open profiles are offset on both sides, creating a closed contour.
  • External geometry can't be offset directly.

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