Offset 2D Member

Offset always occurs in one direction (one to the other): The adjusting Members will be offset to their targets; the targeted Members will remain unchanged.

A 2D Member is offset perpendicular to its own plane. This is the local Z direction.

  • For each Offset adjuster, you can set a maximum allowed offset distance (“Max. offset”). This distance is measured between unadjusted 1D Members and/or unadjusted 2D Member planes.

In this example, the offset adjuster enables the Roof’s 2D Member plane to connect to the 2D Member of the Wall below:


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Roof Plane: Before and After Offset Adjustment


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Figure 1. Offset 2D Wall Members to 1D Column
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OFFSET 2D MEMBER

Offset 2D to 1D


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Offset 2D to 2D


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Offset only parallel 2D Members


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Restrict the 2D-2D offset adjustment to take place only if the 2D Members are parallel

See also Offset Options In Case of Multiple Targets.