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3.18 OFFSET

This command is used to offset an object to create a new object whose shape parallels the shape of

the original object. Offsetting a circle or an arc creates a larger or smaller circle or arc, depending
on which side you specify for the offset.

To offset an object by specifying a distance
1. Click Home tab Modify panel Offset.

2. Specify the offset distance.

3. Select the object to offset.
4. Specify a point on the side where you want to place the new objects.

5. Select another object to offset, or press ENTER to end the command.

Command entry: O

3.19 BREAK

This command is used to break an object into two objects with or without a gap between them
To break an object

1. Click Home tab Modify panel Break.

2. Select the object to break.
By default, the point at which you select the object is the first break point.

To select a different pair of break points, enter f (First) and specify the first break point.
3. Specify the second break point.

To break an object without creating a gap, enter @0, 0 to specify the previous point.
Command entry: BR

3.20 MIRROR

This command is used to flip objects about a specified axis to create a symmetrical mirror image.

Mirroring is useful for creating symmetrical objects because you can quickly draw half the object
and then mirror it instead of drawing the entire object.

To mirror objects
1. Click Home tab Modify panel Mirror.

2. Select the objects to mirror.
3. Specify the first point of the mirror line.

4. Specify the second point.

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