Offset Line Data (Drawing)

Define the offset line data in the dialog box.

Dialog Box Options

Distances, Count, Distances from the base line

Enter the distance of the offset line from the baseline in the Distances field. When the field has only one value, and the value in the Count field is greater than 1, the offset lines are placed at a constant distance in relation to each other.

For example: Distances 5, Count 3.

You can define both the number of the offset lines and the distances by typing the values in the Distances field separated with a comma, for example 5,12,23. Select how the distance is to be measured:

• When you select Distances from the base line, the value is the distance between each offset line and the base line (A).
• When the check box is clear, the value is the distance between the offset lines (B).

Offset to both sides

Adds offset lines to the both sides of a baseline.

Line chain to same side

Adds the offset for all lines in a line chain to the same side.

Choose line chains

Searches the entire line chain automatically when you click one line.

Fast mode

When Fast mode is selected, the direction of the offset line is determined by the side on which you click the line. When the function is not selected, click the direction in the drawing.

Automatic preview, Preview

You can view the offset line and change the data before confirming the line. When Automatic preview is selected, the offset line is displayed in the drawing automatically. When automatic preview is not used, click the Preview button after you have clicked the baseline.

Line properties

Select From the base line to the Line properties field. The offset lines will be set as in the figure above.

Other options are From the toolbar or Customized.

If you select Customized and Edit, the Line Properties dialog box opens.

Line Properties Dialog Box

Edit the line properties in the dialog box.

Apply

Confirm the offset-line. After this, you can redefine the data, and click the next baseline.