Offset mesh

Offset 2D elements in mesh, submesh, group or elements from filter.

To offset all elements from mesh, sub-mesh or group:

1. In the Modification menu, select the Transformations then click Offset button or click directly in the same button in the toolbar.

   The following dialog box will appear:

   

   • Check the option Select whole mesh, sub-mesh or group if it is not set.

   • Set the name of the mesh, sub-mesh or created group.

   • Set the Offset value (negative offsets are allowed).

   • Select Move Elements to offset the current mesh, Copy Elements to offset and duplicate them, or Create a new mesh to create a new mesh from the offset elements.

2. Click the Apply or Apply and Close button to confirm the operation.

To offset all elements ids from a filter:

1. In the Modification menu, select the Transformations then click Offset button or click directly in the same button from the toolbar.

   • Uncheck the option Select whole mesh, sub-mesh or group.

   

   • Then click on Set_Filter button

   The dialog for filter for faces will appear:

   

   • Define the desired criteria and then click the Apply and Close button to confirm the selection of elements.

   • Set Offset value and mesh creation options as done for the first case.

2. Click the Apply or Apply and Close button to confirm the operation.

See also: A sample TUI Script of a Offset 2D mesh transformation.