Creating 2D Entities from Solid Faces and Surfaces

The OffsetEdges command creates 2D entities from the boundary of a 3D solid or surface. The resulting entities are closed polylines or splines located on the same plane as the specified boundary.

You can create the new entity inside or outside the specified boundary.

Note: The command ignores closed internal regions within the solid face boundary.

To create a 2D entity from a solid face:

1. Click Solid Editing > Offset edges (or type OffsetEdges).
2. In the graphics area, hover over the faces of a 3D solid or surface and click a face.
3. Specify a point through which the offset entity passes through.

   - or -

   Specify an option:

   • Corner. Specifies whether the boundary has Sharp or Round corners.
   • Distance. Specify the offset distance from the boundary of the specified face. You can create the entity on one side of the boundary or on both sides.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to create 2D entities from other solid faces.
5. Press Enter.

Access

Menu: Solid Editing > Offset edges

Command: OffsetEdges

Ribbon: Home > Solid Editing > (Flyout) Offset edges