Layout > Working with Entities > Modifying Entities > To Create an Offset Pattern
  
To Create an Offset Pattern
1. On the Design tab, click Pattern > Offset. The Offset Pattern tab opens.
2. Select one or more entities to offset.
3. Select the type of offset:
Single—Offsets one entity.
Chain—Offsets two or more entities.
Loop—Automatically selects entities to form a closed loop.
4. To set the offset distance, drag the handle or type a value.
5. Set the total number of offsets to create.
6. Click .