Create an offset surface

Learn how to use the Offset tool to create a new surface at a specified distance from an existing face or body in Fusion.

1. On the toolbar, select Surface > Create > Offset .

   The Offset dialog displays.

2. Optionally, check Chain Selection to include tangentially connected faces or uncheck to select individual faces to offset.

3. In the canvas, select a face or a surface body to offset from.

4. In the dialog, select an Offset Type:

   • Sharp Offset: Creates sharp offset corners.
   • Rounded Offset: Creates rounded offset corners.

5. Specify the Distance. Drag the Distance manipulator handle in the canvas, or specify an exact value.

6. Select an Operation, and adjust its associated settings:

   • New Body: Creates a new body in the active component.
   • New Component: Creates a new body in a new component.

7. Click OK.

The new surface displays in the canvas, offset based on the settings you specified.

Tips

• Uncheck Chain Selection if you don't want to automatically select tangentially connected geometry.