Offset Edge (3D)

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 and faces of a 3D body. The Offset Edge tool includes two offset types: single and loop. For more information on using this tool, explore the sections below: 

• Offset Edge, Single
• Offset Edge, Loop

For information on using Offset Edge within a sketch, see Offset Edge (Sketch).

Offset Edge, Single

To offset a single edge from a sketch region or 3D body:

1. Go to Tools > Offset Edge.
   💡Tip: For other methods of accessing this tool, visit: Accessing tools.
2. Select Type: to access the Offset Edge Type menu.
3. Choose Single as the offset type. 
4. Select an edge of an existing body or sketch region.
   NOTE: If selecting an edge of a body, arrows will appear in the two directions available for offsetting the edge. Select the appropriate arrow for the direction you want to offset.
   
   
   
5. Specify the offset direction and distance using one of these methods:
   • 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 Done.
   

Offset Edge, Loop

To offset a loop of edges from a sketch region or 3D body:

1. Go to Tools > Offset Edge.
   💡Tip: For other methods of accessing this tool, visit: Accessing tools.
2. Select Type: to access the Offset Edge Type menu.
3. Choose Loop as the offset type. 
4. Select an edge that is included in the loop you want to offset.
   Note: If selecting an edge of a body, arrows will appear in the two directions. Every edge in a body is associated with two faces. Therefore, two loops are possible based on the selection of an edge. Select the appropriate arrow for the loop you want to offset.
   
   
5. Specify the offset direction and distance using one of these methods:
   • 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 Done.

For more information on using this tool, check out the Offset from edges tutorial on our website.