- Introduction
- AutoCAD is widely used 2D/3D CAD software for engineering drawings
- Offset command creates parallel copies of 2D shapes at specified distances
- Command Usage
- Offset command found in Modify menu under Home tab
- Can be activated by clicking icon or typing 'O'
- Requires specifying offset distance and selecting target object
- Offsets can be made by dragging cursor inside or outside shape
- Advanced Options
- 'Through' option allows free-hand offset without distance specification
- 'Erase' option removes original shape after offset
- 'Multiple options' enables simultaneous offset without selection
- Multiple copies can be made with single command