This command creates a dependent point that is coincident to an existing point or at a relative distance from an existing point.
Procedures
To create a dependent offset point:
- In the NURBS toolbox, turn on
(Create Offset Point).
- In a viewport, click an existing point.
- On the
Modify panel
Offset Points rollout, use the Offset spinners to adjust the points position relative to the original point.
Interface
While an offset point sub-object is selected, the Offset Point rollout appears.

- At Point
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When chosen, the dependent point has the same location as the original, parent point.
- Offset
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Enables point offset. Use the X,Y,Z Offset spinners to set offset values (in object space coordinates).
- Replace Base Point
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(Only at modification time.) Lets you replace the parent point. Click the button, then click the new point on which to base the offset point.