Offset command Auto cad 2021
The OFFSET command in AutoCAD is used to create parallel lines, concentric circles, and parallel curves at a specified distance from the original objects. This is particularly useful in various design tasks, such as creating parallel walls in architectural drawings or concentric layers in mechanical designs.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the OFFSET command in AutoCAD:
Steps to Use the OFFSET Command
Activate the OFFSET Command:
You can activate the OFFSET command in several ways:
By typing OFFSET or O in the command line and pressing Enter.
By clicking on the OFFSET icon in the Modify panel on the Home tab of the ribbon.
Specify the Offset Distance:
After activating the command, AutoCAD will prompt you to specify the offset distance.
Enter the desired distance and press Enter.
Select the Object to Offset:
Click on the object you want to offset. This could be a line, arc, circle, polyline, etc.
Specify the Side to Offset:
Move your cursor to the side where you want the offset object to be created and click to place the offset object.
AutoCAD will create a new object parallel to the original one at the specified distance.