how to offset line on complex polyline


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I'm trying to make a copy of this shape that is 1/64" smaller all the way around.  "Resize" doesn't work because it does it in proportion to the length of the line, so the longer lines get resized more than the short ones.  The function I need would make a copy that is parallel to the line all the way around.  I'm designing a part that fits into another part that needs a little bit of clearance.  Is this possible in CA without moving each line individually?  Because of the curved shape, that doesn't work.  Thanks!

 

 

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I have run into this several times and the offset tool does not work as well as in ACAD. Or, to be more blunt, it is borderline useless for complex shapes. There are some free versions of ACAD emulators where you could try it as an export since it is an easy polyline to export/import. But, if just for this shape it might not be worth the time.

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