symetric offset problem selecting lines

[mhafele]

When I try to use the symetric offset when doing a cutout I have issues selecting the lines I want to offset. When I go to select the line I want to offset a line in the middle of the screen apears and I can't select the line I want. I'm not sure if I'm explaining this very well but it's getting frustrating.

 

[donyoung]

Hi,

are you sure that you are using 'Symmetric Offset'? The description makes
me think that you are trying to use the function 'Symmetric Relationship'
When this function is activated a previously defined 'Symmetry Axis' will
show up possible the projection of a plane which is displayed as line. The
line will get highlighted and carries a circle.

Offset will take a single element or a chain and offset this by
a certain amount.

sym. Offset will take only an element and will offset this by a certain
amount to both sides of that element and will treat both ends to
what has been defined by the user (specified on a pop-up window)
Typical use is to create a keyway

Set Symmetric Axis will define a symectric axis to be used later on


Symmetric Relationship will make two single elements symmetric in size
and distance to a previously defined symmetric axis

The icon for symmetric offset should show a red corner that
is surrounded by a thin black line

dy

 

[mhafele]

I am using the symetric offset. I'm trying to use it in the cutout comand to creat slots.