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 panel.
2. Select
![](../../simulate/simulate/images/offset_curve_along_surface.png)
to offset the curve in a direction normal to the reference surface.
3. 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. Type an offset value in the
![](../../simulate/simulate/images/value.png)
box.
5. Click
![](../../simulate/simulate/images/dash_flip_16.png)
to flip the direction of the offset.
6. Click
![](../../simulate/simulate/images/dash_done.png)
.
For more information, refer to the Part Modeling Help.