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Extends a solid face inward or outward.

1. Start with a solid object. This example is a Simple Extrude based on a polyline.

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2. Activate Facet Offset and select the solid. Then select the face or faces you want to offset.

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3. Enter the Offset distance - a positive value will offset the face outward, and a negative value will offset inward. Select Finish to offset the faces.

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4. The faces are moved outward.

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Note:If the Offset distance will produce a geometrically incorrect solid, or will make the solid disappear, the action will be ignored.

5. Offset faces do not have to be planar. In this example, select the curved face.

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6. Use a negative Offset and select Finish.

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The face moves inward.

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If the Part History is activate, you can edit the offsets after they are created. See Editing 3D Objects using Selection Info