To Offset a Curve Normal to Surface
1. Select a curve and click > . The curve is highlighted, and the Offset tab opens. The selected curve appears in the Offset curve collector on the References tab.
2. Select
to offset the curve in a direction normal to the reference surface.
3. Click the Reference quilt collector and select a quilt or surface to act as a reference for the offset curve. By default, the quilt or surface on which the offset curve is located is selected as the reference.
4. Enter an offset value in the
box.
5. Click
to flip the direction of the offset.
6. Click
OK to complete the offset curve.