Offset Line Data

Defines the data for an offset line, such as distance, number and how the offset is positioned.

Dialog Box Options

Distances

Defines the distance from the offset line to the selected baseline.

You can place lines at a constant distance from each other by entering only a single value in the Offset/Step field and entering the value under 1 in the Number field.

Example: Distance 1, Count 3.

Count

Defines the number of offset lines when you want the lines to be at a constant distance from each other. There is one value only in the Distance field.

Offset to both sides

Adds offset lines to the both sides of a baseline, if you select Offset to both sides.

Line chain to same side

Adds a chain to the same side, if you select Line chain to same side.

Choose line chains

Searches a line chain automatically when you select Choose line chains.

Fast mode

When Fast mode is enabled, you do not have to click the direction in the drawing, but it is determined by which side you click the line.

Automatic preview

Automatic preview is in use when you select Automatic preview.

Line properties

Select From the base line to the Line properties field. The offset lines will be set as in the figure above.

Other options are From the toolbar or Customized.

If you select Customized, and you select Edit, the Line Properties dialog box opens. Line Properties Dialog Box. Edit the line properties in the dialog box.

Click OK.

Offset Line to a Drawing