Offset is an Add Modifier tool in Lines inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Echo each stroke outward at a fixed distance.
How to use Offset
- Select the layer whose linework you want to transform
- Open Studio → Add Modifier → Lines → Offset
- A modifier node is appended to the layer stack (non-destructive)
- Reorder modifiers in the stack; later modifiers see earlier output
- Tune parameters in the modifier card; preview updates on the canvas
Menu path: Add Modifier → Lines → Offset
Key controls
- Acts On — own · This Layer, This Layer and Below
- Direction — both · Both Sides, Left Only, Right Only
- Open Path Ends — open · Leave Open, Join to Original, Round Cap
- Spacing — 1.5mm (0.2–20mm step 0.1)
- Echoes — 3 (1–20 step 1)
Tune acts on, direction, open path ends, spacing, and echoes in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Modifier stack: May add, drop, or reorder paths — selection maps reset for this layer
Acts On: Choose *This Layer* or *This Layer and Below* in the inspector.
What you can plot with Offset
- Pen-plotter art on A4/A3 beds (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, and other pen-holder setups)
- Layered linework exported as G-code with pen-up travel
- Combined with other V3 objects and modifiers in the same document
Frequently asked questions
Where is Offset in the menu?
Add Modifier → Lines → Offset
What can I adjust?
Start with the key controls above, then fine-tune everything else in the inspector inside Studio.
Is this non-destructive?
Yes. Modifiers run on the layer stack without destroying source elements. Reorder or remove the modifier node to revert.
Does Offset work with multi-pen plotting?
Yes. Use Pen Palette on a layer to split linework by color, or set per-path ink on modifiers like Offset.
Try Offset
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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