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The Offset (Geometry menu) command
creates an offset around one or more entities.
To create an offset
Select the Offset (Geometry menu) command. The Offset dialog box is displayed.
Complete the following parameters as required:
Continuous – Select this check box to create a continuous entity from the lines and arcs created by the offset.
Offset – The distance the new entity will be offset from the original entity.
Type – Controls the creation of entities where two lines meet and the offset will be created on the outside:
Sharp Corner – Offset lines will be extended to their intersection point.
Round Corner – Inserts a blend radius.
Default Offset Side – Select whether to automatically create the offset on the inside or the outside of the original entity (if closed).
Click on OK to continue.
Enter one or more digitises in reply to the ‘Line/Arc/Continuous/Group as profile’ prompt. (More than one entity can be selected to be offset.)
Perform a finish.
EdgeCAM displays an arrow indicating the start point and the side on which the offset will be applied.
If required, digitise a new start point for the profile chain.
Perform a finish.
The offset(s) are produced.