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About this Block

What it does: The Offset Body block adjusts the surface boundary of a part outward or inward. A positive distance offsets the surface in the outward direction, while a negative value offsets inward. Distance is defined by a constant value or a scalar field. It accepts both implicit and lattice types for the body input and outputs an implicit body. Common uses:
  • Offsetting volumes
Tips
  • Thicken Body uses the boundary as a midpoint, it is recommended to use Offset Body when you are starting with a part that already has volume.

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Example File

Example Screenshot Offset the surface of an Implicit Body inward or outward. Positive values will offset outward, and negative values will offset inward.

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Inputs

NameTypeDescription
BodyImplicit BodyImplicit body to offset.
DistanceScalar FieldNegative or positive distance to offset the surface of the implicit body.

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Outputs

Type
Implicit Body