Offset Region

Offset Region

Command
Offset Region
Shortcut
O
Button
Right of Command Bar button-offset-curve

Offset the outline curves of a selected Region by specifying the distance to create new Regions. Multiple Regions create new Individual Regions or a combined Region.

Basic Usage

  1. Select the Regions you want to offset.
  2. Press O.
  3. Drag the yellow arrow to specify the distance.
  4. Set the options in the Command Dialog and Keyboard Shortcuts.
    • Command Dialog
      • Distance: Specify the Distance.
      • Gap fill:
        • Round: Rounds convex corners.
        • Linear: Connects convex corners with straight lines.
        • Natural: Natural
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
      • Tab Lock distances: Offset with equal distance on both sides.
      • I Individual: When multiple Regions are selected, turning on this option offsets the Regions in a combined form.
      • V Gap fill:
      • D Distance: Specify the distance with mouse movement.
  5. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also