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
· 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.