To Define the Boundary Offset Type of a Space

Use this procedure to define how the boundaries of a space are offset. You can set the boundary offset type while creating a space or you can select an existing space and change the existing offset type.

For non-associative spaces, you can select manual and style-based offsets. For associative spaces, you can select manual, style-based, and calculation standard-based offsets.

Defining the boundary offset type of a new space

  1. Select a space tool to create a space.
    Note: Alternatively, you can click Home tabBuild panelSpace drop-downSpace.
  2. In the Properties palette, under Offset boundaries, select one of these boundary offset types:
    • Manual
    • By Style
    • By Standard
  3. Create the space.
  4. Select the space where you want to change the boundary calculation.
  5. In the Properties palette, under Offset boundaries, select the desired boundary offset type.
    Depending on which type you choose, the boundaries can react in different ways:
    Associativity Switch from Switch to Effect
    Non-associative Manual By Style The net, usable, and gross boundaries are re-calculated according to the style offsets, and become non-editable. The base boundary remains unchanged and editable.
    Non-associative By Style Manual The net, usable, and gross boundaries keep their offsets but become editable. The base boundary remains unchanged and editable.
    Associative Manual By Style The boundaries are re-calculated according to the style offsets, and become non-editable. The base boundary remains unchanged and non-editable.
    Associative Manual By Standard The boundaries are re-calculated according to the rules in the area calculation standard, and become non-editable. The base boundary remains unchanged and non-editable.
    Associative By Style Manual The net, usable, and gross boundaries keep their offsets but become editable. The base boundary remains unchanged and non-editable.
    Associative By Style By Standard The net, usable, and gross boundaries are re-calculated according to the rules in the area calculation standard. All boundaries remain non-editable.
    Associative By Standard Manual The net, usable, and gross boundaries keep their offsets but become editable. The base boundary remains unchanged and non-editable.
    Associative By Standard By Style The net, usable, and gross boundaries are re-calculated according to the offsets defined in the space style. All boundaries remain non-editable.

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