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title: "Offset"
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published: 2026-09-07T11:51:31Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Offset

![CmdOffset.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/CmdOffset.svg)

This command makes an offset of the selected polylines, meshes or geometric shapes. The behavior and the content of the command differ depending on the type of objects.

> [!TIP]
> ### Requirements
> 
> Select the object(s) and launch the command. All objects must have the same type: only meshes, only polylines or only geometric shapes.

**Geometric feature**

The geometric feature will be modified:

- Line: it extends both extremities.
- Circle: it extends the diameter.
- Round Slot: it extends the width and the length.
- Square Slot: it extends the width and the length.
- Plane: it creates a parallel plane.
- Cylinder: it extends the diameter.
- Sphere: it extends the diameter.
- Cone: it extends the diameter of base and top circles.
  1. Choose the offset **distance** to apply to the input object(s).
  2. Use the button ![InvertSign.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/InvertSign.svg) to change the direction, if needed. If the distance is invalid regarding the shape, an error message is displayed.

**Polyline**

The offset of a polyline is computed in a given direction.

1. Choose the offset **distance** to apply to the input object(s).
2. Enter the [Direction](https://hexagon.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=Hlp2025x1&title=DefineNormalDirection) of the normal of the offset (**offset plane**). Change the side if needed with the button ![InvertSign.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/InvertSign.svg) .

**Mesh**

1. Choose the offset **distance** to apply at the input object(s).
2. Use the button ![InvertSign.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/InvertSign.svg) to change the direction, if needed.
3. **Unbuckle auto-intersectionsof continuous surfaces** removes the potential buckles created by the parallel mesh within the curvature radii.
4. **Preview** to see the result of the command.

**Common to all objects**

Check **Create copies** to apply the offset to one or several copies