APS-OFFSET Translate

Keyboard shortcut: O
Toolbar button:   Uses AutoCAD's default toolbar button for the command replaced
Compatible with AutoCAD Versions: 13, 14, 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

OFFSET

Equivalent AutoCAD command:  OFFSET

Added functionality,  features, or special conditions:

• Adds the [D] and [L] options which bring up the Distance/Length dialog to help with entering the offset distance.

User configurable options: none

Known limitations:

• None reported. If there is something this command will not do that you think it should please let us know.

Alternate uses:

• None reported. If you have an alternate use for this command submit it here.

SAMPLE APS-OFFSET COMMAND SYNTAX:

Command:
Command: O
Command: APS-OFFSET

Specify offset distance, [D]istance/[L]ength dialog, or [Through] <1">:

Type in a distance, "T" (for through), or "D" or "L" to use the Distance/Length dialog.

[Typed in "D" or "L"]

The following dialog will appear:

The last offset distance used is displayed in the top box (1.0000). If you would like to use this distance again press <Enter> or <Space> or the button. 

Speed Tip: After each of the buttons is pressed the button is highlighted. This allows you to use the <Enter> or <Space> keys to press the button after entering a value with the button keys. The fraction keys will also close this dialog: pressing the and then the button will enter a value of 1 1/2 and close the dialog without the need to press the button.

Enter the distance desired. For more on using this dialog see Distance/Length dialog. 

[end - Typed in "D" or "L"]

 

Select object to offset or <exit>:

Select an object to offset.

 

Specify point on side to offset:

Select a point on the side of the selected object to offset it to.

--the object is offset the distance chosen--

 

Select object to offset or <exit>:

When done press <Enter> or <Space>.

Solutions to common questions and problems with this command

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