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- Activate the function, and select the object (line, arc, polyline, polygon, etc.) you want to offset.
- Set the offset distance either by entering it in the Inspector Bar or by selecting two points. The angle of this line does not matter; its absolute length will be used.
- Enter the number of Sets in the Inspector Bar. This is the total number of copies, and does not include including the original.
- Select the side of the object where you want to place the copies.
The offset copies are made on the selected side.
- If you enter a Z Offset, each offset curve will be separated from the adjacent one by this distance.
- You can use the same parameters to offset other objects, you can change the parameters, or select Cancel from the local menu or Inspector Bar to exit the tool.
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