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
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