Using Offset Groups

 

 

 

                   

 

 

Offset groups are a way to utilize an offset distance per face. You can combine multiple surface offsets into a single group.

 

 

 

  • Find the Offset Group command in the Surface Machining tab

 

 

 

  • Add a feature to pick faces for an offset area. 

 

 

 

  • Assign a local offset value and click OK. Create more offset areas to make a grouping if needed.

 

 

 

  • After clicking OK to create the Offset Group, you can now use them in operations that allow it.

 

 

 

 

  •  Toolpaths will calculate and respect the individual offsets assigned to the faces within the group.