This function allows the user to offset surface along surface normal direction. The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.2.26.

Figure 5.2.26  Offset surface

·           SELECT SURFACE

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

·           OFFSET DISTANCE

Define the offset distance.

·           REVERSE

This option is used to reverse the offset direction.

·           IN ORIGINAL PART

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

·           DELETE ORIGINAL SURFACE

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