AMOFFSET (Command)

Creates offsets (concentric circles, parallel lines, and parallel curves).

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Summary

This command uses the AMOFFSETLAYMODE system variable. “Normal” mode (AMOFFSETLAYMODE=0) creates offset objects on the same layer as the original object. With “Current layer” mode (AMOFFSETLAYMODE=1), the program offsets objects to the current layer.

List of Prompts

The following prompts are displayed.

Offset distance

Specifies how far from the existing object to create the new object. You can specify multiple values separated by the "|" character. For example, to create objects at distances of 0.125, 0.25, and 0.5 from the existing object, specify 0.125|0.25|0.5.

Side of offset
Specifies which side of the selected object to create the new object.

Through

Creates an object that passes through a specified point.

Specify through point
Specifies the point the new object passes through.

Mode

Specifies what layer the objects are created on

Normal
Creates objects on the same layer as the existing object.
Current layer
Creates objects on the current layer.