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Offset Surface

offset_surface

Offset the surface of a mesh in or out with options for even thickness.

Re-using cutters

This can be useful when re-using the same mesh object to perform multiple cuts/operations.

Here we're using the same basic cutter to perform two cuts:

  • The base mesh has a bevel and is used for a Cut Groove modifier.
  • A linked duplicate is then using Offset Surface before the bevel then a Solidify Pro and is used for a Boolean Extrude modifier.

offset_cutters

Options

  • Distance: Distance to offset surface.
  • Even thickness: Method for even thickness.
  • Direction: Direction of offset:
    • Normal: Normal stored on geometry. Will use custom normals if they exist.
    • True Normal: Geometric normal (ignores custom normals).
    • Custom: Custom direction (Specify).

Selection

See selection settings.