Parallel Offset

Create parallel lines or concentric shapes. The following shapes can be made concentric in Cap: circle, arc, ellipse, rectangle, polygon.

Mode Settings:

Setting	Data Type	Comments
Offset	Distance > 0	Specify parallel offset

Default Method: For a line, choose one side of the line for the offset. For a concentric shape, choose the inside or outside of the shape for the desired offset.

Prompt	Data Type	Comments
First Sel Point	Point	First selection point
Second Sel Point	Point	Second selection point
Direction	Point	Specify offset direction