To Offset a Feature Line by Distance and Level

Creates a new feature line from an offset and difference in level from a selected feature line, survey figure, polyline, or 3D polyline.

Specify the offset distance, the side, and level difference or absolute level.

Tutorial Exercise: Simplifying a Building Footprint

1. Click Home tabCreate Design panelFeature Line drop-downCreate Feature Line From Stepped Offset Find.
2. Do one of the following to specify the location for the offset:
   • Specify the offset distance, then select the object to offset.
   • Enter Through, then select the object to offset and select a through point. The offset will be drawn through this point.
3. Do one of the following:
   • Specify a point on the side where you want to place the offset. Then specify the level difference or the absolute level for the offset.
   • Enter Multiple and specify the side and level difference for each offset.

   If you enter Variable, it will display a marker at the first point on the offset feature line. You can specify the level difference from the original point or the absolute level. After you enter a value, it will move to the next point and prompt for its level. It will continue to do this for each point on the feature line until you end the command.

4. Select another object to offset, or press Enter to end the command.