Offset with the option to automatically delete the original item

[Jeane_DuPreez]

The idea is, when you offset something, you have the option (a tick box) to automatically delete the original object you're offsetting. 

For example. in sketch I want to offset a sketched box 25 mm smaller, instead of offsetting and then deleting all original lines, they will be automatically deleted. 

[kimberly_fuhrman-jones]

Hi, @Jeane_DuPreez ,

Is this the functionality you are requesting? If so, it already exists in Revit in the Options Bar of the Offset command. Unchecking this box will offset the object without creating a second object.

[Jeane_DuPreez]

Hi Kimberly, my apologies I should have added that this feature would be nice in Revit, I believe it's not available in Revit.

[kimberly_fuhrman-jones]

@Jeane_DuPreez , what I show is in Revit...2024 Dark Theme. 😊 But the feature is available in all versions of Revit.

[SteveKStafford]

Like Kimberly wrote...glance at the options bar while the Offset tool is active, uncheck Copy. Similar for Mirror.

[Jeane_DuPreez]

Oh, I see, I feel like such a fool. Thank you.

[Jeane_DuPreez]

Thank you, I should have paid more attention. 

[SteveKStafford]

No need to feel that way, not the first nor the last to overlook subtlety, Revit has plenty to go around. 🙂