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From the Sketch section of the action bar, click Sketch Offset
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In the work area, select
an edge or shaded region from an active sketch.
The
item appears in the Entities to offset
dialog box and
a
preview appears in the work area.
- Optional:
Double-click the Robot handle to flip the offset direction in the
preview.
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Enter a value in the callout to specify the
offset
distance. Alternatively, drag the Robot handle.
The offset value appears in the
call
out as you drag the Robot handle. To reverse the offset
direction, click  . - Optional:
In the Entities to offset dialog box, select one of the
following:
| Option | Description |
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| Select Chain |
Creates an offset for all the entities contained in a continuous
chain from the selected item. |
| Make Construction |
Converts the selected item to construction geometry. |
| Bidirectional Offset |
Creates an offset on both sides of the selected item at an equal
distance. |
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Click
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