User`s guide

Lesson: Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry ■ 379
Practice Exercise: Offsetting Objects
In this practice exercise, you practice using the Offset
command with three different methods. First, draw
a circle, a line, and a rectangle, and then offset the
rectangle a specific distance. Offset the circle through
a selected point. Make multiple offsets of the line.
1. To offset a distance:
■ On the Home tab, click Modify panel >
Offset.
■ Enter an offset distance of .05. Press
ENTER.
■ Select the rectangle (1).
■ Click inside the rectangle.
■ Select the new rectangle (2).
■ Click inside the rectangles.
■ Select the next rectangle (3) and click
inside the rectangles.
■ Press ENTER to complete the Offset
command.
2. To offset through a point:
■ On the Home tab, click Modify panel >
Offset.
■ Right-click in the drawing window. Click
Through.
■ Select the object to offset. Select the Circle.
■ Specify a point through another object.
Select anywhere on the adjacent rectangle.
■ Press ENTER to exit the Offset command.