This function allows the user to copy or offset new elements from the existing elements. Click this icon to display the dialog box illustrated in Figure 8.1.6.
Figure 8.1.6 Copy elements dialog box
Offset elements: Offset new elements to a new part along a certain distance, and define this part to the current tool. If this option is not selected, the program will only copy elements. The new elements and the original elements will stay in the same position.
Distance: Element offset distance. The default is 1.1 times of the thickness.
Clear: Clear the selected elements.
Select: Select elements.
Apply: Perform copy or offset operation.