GuiCommand: Name: Sketcher Offset MenuLocation: Sketch , Sketcher tools , Offset geometry Workbenches: Sketcher_Workbench Shortcut: Z T Version: 1.0 SeeAlso:
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.
- Select one or more lines, circles and/or circular arcs.
- 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.
- Press the
- The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
- The Offset parameters section is added at the top of the Sketcher Dialog.
- Optionally press the U key or check the Delete original geometries checkbox to only keep the new outline.
- 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.
- Optionally press the M key or select from the dropdown list in the parameters section to change the tool mode:
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**Arc**
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**Intersection**
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- Pick a point to define the offset distance. Or with Dim-OVP: enter this distance.
- 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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