Offsetting Objects

The Offset tool lets you expand or contract the outline of closed shapes such as fill regions, swimming pools, and patios.

To offset an object that is not currently selected:

1.   Click the Offset tool, or press E.

2.   Click the object to select it.

3.   Click and drag up or down to offset the object, or press Enter to enter the offset distance manually.

To offset one or more selected objects:

1.   Position the cursor over one of the objects.

2.   Click and drag up or down to offset the selected objects, or press Enter to enter the offset distance manually.

The Offset tool was used to create the inner fill region in the below landscape design:

See also:

Selecting Objects
Moving Objects
Rotating Objects
Scaling Objects
Mirroring Objects
Cut, Copy, & Paste
Grouping & Ungrouping Objects
Setting Object Properties
Undoing and Redoing Changes