To Offset an Object

You can offset an object by specifying either an offset distance or a point to pass through.

Specify an Offset Distance

  1. Click Home tabModify panelOffset. Find
  2. Specify the offset distance.

    You can either enter a value or use the pointing device to determine a distance with two points.

  3. Select the object to offset.
  4. Specify a point to indicate whether the object is to be offset inside or outside of the original object.

Specify a Pass-Through Point

  1. Click Home tabModify panelOffset. Find
  2. Enter t (Through).
  3. Select the object to offset.
  4. Specify a point through which the offset object will pass.