# Offset Surface


An existing surface is offset at a set distance to create a new surface.

Instructions for use

Click to enter the offset surface command interface, as shown in the picture below.

The meanings of each control are as follows:

  1. Surface: Select one or more faces that you want to offset.

  2. Offset distance: The distance by which the input surface is offset, plus or minus determines the direction of the offset.

Note:

Input distance can be 0, in this case, it is the copy surface

Note:Offset surfaces cannot be generated if the offset effect will be self-intersecting.

Example: Select the surface to be offset and preview the effect as shown in the image below.

Click 'OK' button to complete this operation. 'Cancel' Then exit this operation.