Offset sketch entities

Duplicate sketch geometry at a specified distance from the original.

Sculpt Sketch Patterns Offset

Detailing Sketch Patterns Offset

You can offset any sketch entities on the sketch plane. Offset supports individual lines and curves, a chain of connected entities, and profiles. You can make only one selection.

Note: Offset entities do not keep a reference to the original geometry. You can change the length of any entity independently.

Offset sketch entities

1. In the Sketch drop-down list, click Patterns Offset.
2. In the graphics area, select an individual entity, a chain of connected entities, or a profile.

   A valid selection highlights when you pause the cursor over it.

3. Move the cursor then click to create the offset.
4. Select another entity to offset or right-click then select Cancel end the command.

Offset ellipse

1. In the Sketch drop-down list, click Patterns Offset.
2. Select an ellipse or elliptical arc.

   If you click the ellipse near the major or minor axis, the offset result is an ellipse. The axis displays in the preview, and the offset distance is the same at the major and minor axes. Since an ellipse is created, the offset distance varies around the rest of the ellipse.

   If you click the ellipse away from the major or minor axis, the offset result is an oval. The axis does not display in the preview, and the offset distance is the same around the entire ellipse.

Note:
• An oval offset is locked. You cannot change the size or create an offset from it.
• The center of an offset ellipse is constrained to the center of the original ellipse. To create individual center points, select the combined center point and then click Delete.