Offset Edge (Sketch)

The Offset Edge tool creates new sketch elements that are offset from existing elements by a specified distance. You can use the Offset Edge tool within a sketch, with sketch regions, or with the edges of a 3D body. The Offset Edge tool includes two offset types: Single and Loop.

Offset Edge, Single

To create an offset of a single sketch element:

1. Within an existing sketch, go to Sketch > Offset Edge.
   For other methods of accessing this tool, visit Accessing tools.
2. Select the menu below Offset Edge to access the Offset Type menu.
3. Choose Single as the offset type. 
   
4. Select the sketch element you want to offset.
5. Specify the offset direction and distance using these techniques:
   • Drag the arrows in either direction to offset the object.
   • Select the arrows or dimension label to enter an offset value in the numpad.
     
6. Complete the Offset Edge tool by selecting an empty area of the grid, or pressing Escape.
   

Offset Edge, Loop

To offset a loop of sketch elements:

1. Within an existing sketch, go to Sketch > Offset Edge.
   For other methods of accessing this tool, visit Accessing tools.
2. Select the menu below Offset Edge to access the Offset Type menu.
3. Choose Loop as the offset type. 
4. Select a sketch element included in the loop you want to offset.
5. Specify the offset direction and distance using these techniques:
   • Drag the arrows in either direction to offset the object.
   • Select the arrows or dimension label to enter an offset value in the numpad.
     Note: If you select a sketch element that is shared by multiple loops, arrows will be displayed for each loop. Select the appropriate arrow for the loop you want to offset.
     
6. Complete the Offset Edge tool by selecting an empty area of the grid.
   

Learn more by watching the video tutorial below:

To find more video tutorials, visit our Shapr3D Manual YouTube Playlist.

For information on using Offset Edge with sketch regions and edges of 3D bodies, visit Offset Edge (3D).