Can't offset outside of shape in sketch.

[1905547ELEUT]

Hi. I've been trying to use the offset tool to simply draw an outline of an imported SVG shape. For some reason, I can't offset the shape to go outwards, it only works inwards. 

I get this error when attempting to offset the shape outwards: "The sketch offset created no geometry. Modify the offset dimension or verify the changes are correct."

I have attached a video of the error and the file down below. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. 

[g-andresen · Accepted solution]

Hi,

clean the contour!

günther

[1905547ELEUT]

Thank you Gunther. That's so small I wouldn't have seen it in a thousand years. 

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Another approach to try is to leverage Offset Surface. You may extrude the profile as a surface body. Then create an offset surface of the extruded surface. Lastly, project the edge from the offset surface to the sketch.

Many thanks!