Offset

To offset a solid:

  1. Select Construct tab > Solids > Modifiers > Offset to display the Offset dialog.
  2. Optionally enter a Name for the solid, or leave the default name.
  3. Enter the Offset distance. A negative distance offsets the faces into the solid. A positive distance offsets the surfaces out of the solid.
  4. Select the name of a solid from the Offset this solid list or click the Pick solid button and select the solid in the graphics window.
  5. Click Preview to preview the results.
  6. Click OK.
Parent topic: To apply shape modifiers to a solid