Object Editing: Offset

Offset creates uniformly offset shapes from elements that are already in a design. It creates a larger or smaller shape with a perimeter at an even distance from the edge of the path that's being edited:

See how the difference between the two elements on the left is wider or narrower in some places, and the geometry of the shape on the right accounts for the offset.

Note: if you want to retain the shape you're offsetting you will need to duplicate it before you run the Offset.

Offset Options

1. Distance: the amount by which to offset the shape
2. Presets: Commonly used offset values to help expedite the process
3. Corner Style: Determines whether the corners should be rounded, sharp, or chamfered
4. Join Shapes: If more than one shape is selected the final offset shape are joined or overlapping where they collide: