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The OFFSET command is used to create concentric circles, parallel lines and parallel curves. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > OffsetMenu : Modify > OffsetCommand : OFFSET Command Prompts: Current settings: Erase source=No Layer... Read More

Function Description: The OFFSETGAPTYPE system variable is used to control how to deal with the potential gap between segments when offsetting polylines. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1,2 System Variable Value: 0 :... Read More

Function Description: The OFFSETDIST system variable is used to specify the value of default offset distance. Type : Real Saved in : Not saved Initial value : -1.0000 System Variable Value: < 0 : noffset objects by specifying point≥ 0 : set... Read More

This enhanced version of the OFFSET command offers several advantages over the standard command, including layer control, undo, and a multiple option. Menu : Express tools>Modify>Extended Offset Command Entry : EXOFFSET Specify offset distance... Read More

This system variable can have a drastic effect on the appearance of offsets. It‟s stored in the registry so it affects all drawings. The initial value is 0.  1 Fills the gaps with a filleted arc segment (the radius of the arc segment... Read More

Open Block Editor (BEDIT), choose the Angle offset from 0°to 30°in the action property, save and exit the block editor Select the Dynamic Block and then move the right side grip. You will find it can only move in the direction of 30°as it is... Read More

Place a mask object behind selected text or mtext. The rectangular mask is offset from the text by a specified value. Menu: Express tools>Text Tools>Text Mask Command Entry: TEXTMASK Command line prompts as follows: Current settings : Offset... Read More

There are many methods to generate duplicates of objects in your drawing, such as COPY , OFFSET , MIRROR and ARRAY . Copy Objects Duplicates of objects can be generated at a specified distance and direction from the originals. Use coordinates,... Read More

Function Description: The BACKZ system variable is used to set the offset value from clipping plane to target plane when saving current viewports by drawing units.(Read-Only) Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0.0000   Read More

The SURFOFFSET command or click Ribbon – Surface -SURFOFFSET, to create a parallel surface at a specified distance from the original surface. Command Access :  Command : SURFOFFSET After selecting the surface and pressing enter, you will get 4... Read More