To Create an Area Offset
Use Area Offset to create new surfaces by offsetting an area of a quilt. The procedure for creating area offsets is the same as for solid features.
1. Activate the reference part.
2. On the
Mold or
Cast tab, click
Offset >
Area Offset. The
Area Offset tab opens.
3. Click References. The Offset surface sets tab opens.
4. Select any number of surface sets to offset.
5. Click Options and specify the following:
a. Under Expand area, click Sketched Region. A sketched region allows you to offset a portion of the surface using a sketched section. The section is projected from the sketching plane onto the selected surface or surfaces, and the offset value is applied to give the depth to the feature.
b. Select a sketched curve.
c. Select one of the following under Side surface normal to:
▪ Surface—The direction of the area offset is normal to the surface.
▪ Sketch—The direction of the area offset is normal to the sketching plane.
6. Select the surface to offset.
7. Sketch the section.
8. Click Done.
9. Click Flip or Okay to specify the side of the feature sketch that you want to use.
10. Specify the value of the offset.