DC16: SKETCH

OFFSET/SLOT

The OFFSET/SLOT tool is located in the Right side of the sketch toolbar.

The OFFSET/SLOT tool has a pull down menu with options for a OFFSET and SLOT tools.
The most recently used OFFSET/SLOT tool will be shown on the toolbar and can be LEFT CLICKED directly.

OFFSET

The OFFSET tool creates lines parallel on one side of exisiting lines or curves concentric on one side of existing curves at a desired distance.

LEFT CLICK on the OFFSET tool.
LEFT CLICK on the first line to be OFFSET
To change the direction of the OFFSET, LEFT CLICK on the arrow and drag it to the side of the line you desire.
LEFT CLICK on all lines you want to offset
Press RETURN on the keyboard
Enter the distance you want the OFFSET lines to be from the original lines.
Press RETURN on the keyboard.

SLOT

The SLOT tool creates lines parallel on both sides of exisiting lines or curves concentric on both sides of existing curves at a desired distance. Curves are added at the end of the SLOT to close the figure.

LEFT CLICK on the SLOT tool.
LEFT CLICK on the Line(s)/Curve(s) that define the center of the SLOT.
DOUBLE LEFT CLICK on the diameter (width) of the SLOT.
Enter the size of the diameter (width) of the SLOT.
Press RETURN twice on the keyboard.

You can end the OFFSET/SLOT tool by:
Pressing ESC on the keyboard.
Clicking the OFFSET/SLOT tool on the toolbar.

Evaluate Your Knowledge

Can you create Offset lines and slots in a sketch?

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