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
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