topic Re: Offsetting Poly-lines in Modeling

Offsetting Poly-lines

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:29:21 GMT

This may seem like one of those stupid questions, but for the life of me I can not figure it out. Is there a way to offset an existing poly line? I can only find how to offset a new one. Thanks. Jeff

Re: Offsetting Poly-lines

Laura Yanoviak — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:45:04 GMT

Use the pet palette: selecting a node will give you the option of offsetting the entire polyline, selecting an edge will give you the option of offsetting that edge.

Re: Offsetting Poly-lines

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:51:53 GMT

DOH! Thanks, I just could not see it. Works like a dream.

Re: Offsetting Poly-lines

Laura Yanoviak — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:54:30 GMT

Jeff wrote:
DOH! Thanks, I just could not see it. Works like a dream.

Yes -- it is truly a beautiful thing...

PS. You can offset all polygonal elements this way (Slabs, Fills, etc.).

Re: Offsetting Poly-lines

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:27:29 GMT

You could do it this way too:
-Select Polyline tool, change pen, layer, etc.
-Press "O" or click on the offset button in the Control Pallette. This activates the offset mode.
-Press Space Button, you will see the MagicWand cursor - while pressing the Space Button click on the existing polyline and move the mouse.
- Now press "R"for the distance or use Tracker!