This function allows the user to create a sequence of duplicate elements by offset (along normal direction). The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.3.26.

Figure 5.3.26  Offset elements

·           IN ORIGINAL PART

Put the created element in the original part. If this option is not toggled on, the created element will be put in the current part.

·           DELETE ORIGINAL ELEMENTS

Delete the original elements when creating offset elements. If this option is not toggled on, the original elements will not be deleted.

·           CONNECT ORIGINAL ELEMENTS

Connect offset elements with the original elements when creating offset elements. If this option is not toggled on, the offset elements and the original elements are not connected.

·           COPY NUMBER

Define the offset number.

·           THICKNESS

Define the offset distance. The value entered last time can be remembered. When entering this dialog box again.

·           SELECT ELEMENTS

Click this button to display the Select elements dialog box for the user to select elements to be offset.