Offset follow

[Lukasvop1]

Hi guys, I want to ask if is possible do something like this?

This is a common command "Offset" [M]ultiple

Take source Line/PLine and Offset many time, as you want.
But problem is, all distances are measured from source Line/PLine, not last one. In many cases would be more effective measure distance from last created Offset.

Basically, just change offset distance measure type.

Thank you for respond.

[Sea-Haven]

If your scaling off an image, did you rescale the image to get close to the true size ? This way if you say pick a distance can say display and change before offset, eg 25.87 use 25. 

Are you trying to build new the same exactly then why not measure a real one, or just get some distances write down on a piece of paper. With say rounded values and use those. 

[Lukasvop1]

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@Sea-Haven wrote:

If your scaling off an image, did you rescale the image to get close to the true size ? This way if you say pick a distance can say display and change before offset, eg 25.87 use 25. 

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Exactly, it's way more smooth than measure all distances separately on the paper or next to the drawing.
It little bit looks like macro :
measure distance (e.g. 472.7578) > type rounded number (470) > enter for next one > ...

[komondormrex · Accepted solution]

hello there,

check the compiled version attached. not immaculate but hope it will help you in a way.

[Lukasvop1]

Perfect, exactly this I want, thank you.

It's very nice see actual value, similar like dynamic input, but when type the value of offset (rounded) first number is skipped, is possible fix this?

[komondormrex]

unfortunately not, try <space> instead

[Lukasvop1]

It is a pity, so close to absolute perfect tool..

[komondormrex]

))) perfectness is mainly unreachable thing, but good tools are always there.

[Lukasvop1]

Sure, but this is so close.. Is possible add prefix to first letter (mentioned "space") ?

[komondormrex]

you seemed to misunderstand me. i meant that when you offset dynamically and see real distance, you can press <Space> to get the value of distance in get* function and then correct it to your needs. 

[Lukasvop1]

I understand, but I want little bit hack it, when I start type correct value add prefix before "first pressed number" (press space) or press it twice. It could be a separate script, that runs concurrently with the offset_ lisp. Just simple overcome this defect.

[komondormrex]

i see) some key except the space preceding numerical input?

[Lukasvop1]

No