Offset

Parallel

The command Parallel allows a contour to be created parallel to another sketch element.

Creation Stages / Use:

Click the icon or select the 2D sketch > Other modifications > Offset... command from the drop-down menu. In a Draft document, select the Sketch > Other modifications > Offset... command from the drop-down menu.

Select a sketch element:
By checking the Construction option, the selected profile will become a construction profile and will be internal. The offset will not be a construction profile.
Select a mode:

	One side: The parallel is on the side indicated by the arrow.
	Both sides: The parallel is on both side of the selected element. 2 different offset can be entered.
	Centered: The parallel is on both side of the selected element and centered. The entered value corresponds to the distance between the selected element and one of the two parallels.

Indicate the distance value(s).

	The Reverse option allows the dimension of the parallel to be changed, this action can also be carried out by double-clicking on the end of the arrow.
	It is not possible to create the parallel from a construction element or from an element inside the sketch. If the profile is opened, you can also use the Thickened command.

Modifications / Additional information:

TopSolid displays an arrow with a label allowing the distance and the direction of the parallel to be modified dynamically:

Dynamic modification of the distance	Click the end of the arrow and move your mouse while holding down the button.
Reversal of direction	Double-click the end of the arrow.
Modification of distance	Double-click the label displaying the distance and enter the distance value.

When the mode Automatic relations is enabled, the parallelism constraints between the reference profile and the parallel profile are automatically created.

When the mode Automatic dimensions is enabled, a dimensional constraint (driving dimension) between the reference profile and the parallel profile is automatically created.