OFFSET Command

Creates concentric circles, parallel lines, and parallel curves

	Modify toolbar:
	Modify menu: Offset
	Command line: offset

Offset distance or Through <current>: Specify a distance, enter t, or press ENTER

The OFFSET command creates a new object at a specified distance from an existing object or through a specified point.

Offset Distance (OFFSET)

Creates an object at a specified distance from an existing object.

Select object to offset: Select one object
Side to offset?: Specify a point (1) on the side of the object you want to offset

AutoCAD LT repeats the two prompts, enabling you to create multiple offset objects. To end the command, press ENTER at the Select Object to Offset prompt.

Through (OFFSET)

Creates an object passing through a specified point.

Select object to offset: Select one object
Through point: Specify a point (1) through which you want the offset object to pass

AutoCAD LT repeats the two prompts, enabling you to create multiple offset objects. To end the command, press ENTER at the Select Object to Offset prompt.

Related Commands: COPY duplicates objects.
System Variables: OFFSETDIST stores the current offset value.