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Offset command

NigelHay — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:55:41 GMT

I've noticed a change in the offset command recently. Previously, when using loop offset I could project say the outer profile of a part, start offset, then drag the projected line in & enter a dimension. That would usually fully constrain the offset at the desired dimension from the projected lines.

Now I do the same but the offset lines are not constrained , there is no dimension between the projected & offset lines, I can just drag them around.

Is this a deliberate change or have I inadvertently changed a setting somewhere? I can't see any setting if I choose 'offset' & then R.Click.

Re: Offset command

JDMather — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:09:40 GMT

Can you Attach file here that exhibits this behavior?

You should see options when right click.

Re: Offset command

SBix26 — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:27:30 GMT

I think you accidentally changed a setting. As @JDMather advised: look in the right click menu:

Sam B

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Re: Offset command

NigelHay — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:23:50 GMT

That's the one, the 'constrain offset' was unticked. It works OK now, thanks to both of you.