6.1.2.2.3. Offset

These are parameters for offset geometries that are the result of the inwards translation of part edges. The translation causes gaps at inside corners within the offset geometries.

Offset Strategy: Select the strategy with which the gaps within the offset geometries are closed at inside corners.

  • OFFSET_ROUND: The offset geometry is rounded at the inside corners.

  • OFFSET_MITER: The offset geometry is exposed as a point at the inside corners up to a defined distance (Miter Limit). If the value is exceeded, the OFFSET_SQUARE strategy is automatically applied.

  • OFFSET_SQUARE: The offset geometry is cut off straight at inside corners so that the corner sticks out.

Miter Limit: The factors that are multiplied by the value under Beam Compensation. The result defines the maximum distance between the outermost border and the actual edge of the part up to which the OFFSET_MITER strategy defined under Offset Strategy can be applied. If the distance is greater, the OFFSET_SQUARE strategy is automatically applied at the edge in question.

Arc Precision: The deviation of the outermost border from the intended offset geometry at a rounded corner if the OFFSET_ROUND strategy definable under Offset Strategy is applied. Because a rounded corner cannot be reproduced exactly using straight lines, there must be a deviation, which can be defined.