Command Help insert-offsets

 

Command Name	Menu	Quick Key	Link to Command Table
insert-offsets	Command line only	iof	Click here

Description

Insert a series of strings within a closed boundary according to minimum separation/distance parameters.

Strings will be projected perpendicularly to the selected centre line string segment that they intersect.

How to Use

This command requires the presence of a closed string and another string (open or closed) that intersects the closed boundary string.

1. Run the command

2. Select the string from which you wish to project perpendicular strings.

3. Enter a distance between offsets - this is the 'gap' between projected strings that you require.
   
   If the selected centre line string is straight (e.g. comprised of two nodes), the gap between projected strings and neighbouring strings will be constant along their length.
   
   Where a multi-segment string is selected, the gap between projected strings will only be honoured at the point of the newly projected string and intersection.

4. Enter a minimum % separation distance and click OK.