Offset Point

This command creates a dependent point that is coincident to an existing point or at a relative distance from an existing point.

• Select a NURBS object. > Modify panel > Create Points rollout > Dependent Points group box > Offset Point button
• Select a NURBS object. > Modify panel > NURBS toolbox > (Create Offset Point)

Procedures

To create a dependent offset point:

1. In the NURBS toolbox, turn on (Create Offset Point).
2. In a viewport, click an existing point.
3. On the Modify panel Offset Points rollout, use the Offset spinners to adjust the points position relative to the original point.
   

Interface

While an offset point sub-object is selected, the Offset Point rollout appears.

At Point

When chosen, the dependent point has the same location as the original, parent point.

Offset

Enables point offset. Use the X,Y,Z Offset spinners to set offset values (in object space coordinates).

Replace Base Point

(Only at modification time.) Lets you replace the parent point. Click the button, then click the new point on which to base the offset point.