The Offest 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. To learn more about this tool, explore the sections below:
For information on using Offset Edge with sketch regions and edges of 3D bodies, see Offset Edge (3D).
Offset Edge, Single
To create an offset of a single sketch element:
- Within an existing sketch, go to Sketch > Offset Edge.
💡Tip: For other methods of accessing this tool, visit: Accessing tools.
- Select the menu below Offset Edge to access the Offset Type menu.
- Choose Single as the offset type.
- Select the sketch element you want to offset.
- 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.
- 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:
- Within an existing sketch, go to Sketch > Offset Edge.
💡Tip: For other methods of accessing this tool, visit: Accessing tools. - Select the menu below Offset Edge to access the Offset Type menu.
- Choose Loop as the offset type.
- Select a sketch element included in the loop you want to offset.
- 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.
- Complete the Offset Edge tool by selecting an empty area of the grid.
For information on how to edit the dimensions of a sketch, visit Editing sketch dimensions.