Offsetting Objects

Move every face of a 3D object in a direction normal to its surface using the Edit > Arrange > Offset command. The faces are moved a specified distance normal to their original planes. This command enables you to move every face of a solid object without having to individually select and move each face. Use the Surfaces > Move Faces > Along Normal command if you want to move just one or more faces of an object.

To offset every face of an object:

  1. Select the object you want to offset.
  2. Click Edit > Arrange > Offset.

    3. The Offset dialog box appears.

  3. Type the distance you want to move the object faces from their origins, and then select a unit from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click OK.

The selected object's faces are moved the distance you specified.