Extended offset

This offset command improved version, offers many advantages among which are: the layer control, the undo and multiple options.

To execute extended offset

1. Do one of the following:
   • Choose Express > Modify > Extended Offset.
   • Type exoffset and press Enter.
2. Click two points or digit the distance and press Enter to define the offset.
3. Digit Option and press Enter to access to the advanced options.
4. Digit one of the following options and press Enter:
   • Distance Reset the distance for the offset. Click two points or digit the distance and press Enter to define the offset.
   • Layer Specifies the layer for the new objects. Digit one of the following options: Source: Place the new entities on the same layer of the reference entities. Current: Places the new entities on the current layer.
   • Gaptype Sets and changes the offset mode controlled by the variable OFFSETGAPTYPE.
5. Press Enter to return to the main options menu.
6. Select the entities for which realize the offset.
7. Its possible to digit one of the following options and press Enter to modify the type of entering:
   • Multiple Allows making more the one entering of the same entity selected.
   • Option Allows returning to the configuration of the options previously described.
   • Undo Deletes the last change.
8. Specify with a click of the mouse the side on which the new entities will be created.
9. Press Enter to end the command.

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