# \#offset **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/offset/63.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to make a curved opening in this curved roof](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-make-a-curved-opening-in-this-curved-roof/344856)
**Author:** [@CarlosPeixoto](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/CarlosPeixoto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-make-a-curved-opening-in-this-curved-roof/344856 "2026-02-23T14:02:59Z")
The opening tear would be what I drew in red as example. Is there a plugin that allows for offsetting these types of faces? --- ## [Sketchup crashes when using offset](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-crashes-when-using-offset/342754)
**Author:** [@mahdi2](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mahdi2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-crashes-when-using-offset/342754 "2025-12-11T20:00:50Z")
sketchup crashes during using offset tool repeatedly im using 2024 sketchup and always when i’m using a same offset for same geometries a little bit fast it crashes it does not related on my file because i tested empty… --- ## [I can't cut a hole using push/pull](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-cant-cut-a-hole-using-push-pull/185469)
**Author:** [@india](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/india)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-cant-cut-a-hole-using-push-pull/185469 "2024-07-07T09:22:23Z")
I’m not able to cut a hole in my wall using push/pull. It says there is a limited offset, and when I ignore this it just keeps on pushing. It doesn’t show “on face”. Someone knows how I can solve this? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Multiple Offsets - Several extensions not working](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/multiple-offsets-several-extensions-not-working/269903)
**Author:** [@AndrewNVKB](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/AndrewNVKB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/multiple-offsets-several-extensions-not-working/269903 "2024-04-26T02:13:36Z")
On Sketchup Pro 2024, I have just installed and tried in short succession: Smart Offset by TIG Multi Face Offset by Remus Multiple Offsets by Sam D. Mitch 3Dshouse free version (They have their own website) All four o… --- ## [Layout to PDF export , outline offset issue](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-to-pdf-export-outline-offset-issue/267511)
**Author:** [@nielsruhl91](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nielsruhl91)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-to-pdf-export-outline-offset-issue/267511 "2024-04-13T08:16:03Z")
Hello together. I have Problems with the PDF export out of Layout. The viewports looks fine ind Layout, but when i export them to PDF, the outlines offset from the actual object. Do you have any idea? Greetings Niel… --- ## [I can't get my offset command to work](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-cant-get-my-offset-command-to-work/254725)
**Author:** [@ScottyDsntKnoYet](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ScottyDsntKnoYet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-cant-get-my-offset-command-to-work/254725 "2024-01-12T02:37:40Z")
Hi all! First time poster here and relatively comfortable with sketchup…novice really. I am having an issue lately that I can’t quite figure out. I’m going through the sketchup campus and my offset command isn’t working.… --- ## [Has the Offset Tool been improved?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/has-the-offset-tool-been-improved/231584)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/has-the-offset-tool-been-improved/231584 "2023-06-02T10:05:54Z")
I remember I used to avoid offsetting curves with the Offset Tool because it never offset from the cardinal points and always messed up alignment, producing imperfect results. But now it seems it’s no longer the case (la… --- ## [How this person is offseting a single line with no face?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-this-person-is-offseting-a-single-line-with-no-face/227339)
**Author:** [@luarabbatista](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/luarabbatista)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-this-person-is-offseting-a-single-line-with-no-face/227339 "2023-04-18T15:27:03Z")
Hello, How are you people doing? I bought this course on UDEMY on organic modeling and I couldn’t understand how the teacher did this offset with a single line. Any suggestions? And what is that plugin checked on? --- ## [Uneven face Offset- weird results](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/uneven-face-offset-weird-results/144640)
**Author:** [@michal.p](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/michal.p)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/uneven-face-offset-weird-results/144640 "2020-12-02T15:02:09Z")
Hello! I would like to report something that probably is a bug. Since SketchUp 2017 we have had better offsetting of faces which automatically “dissolves” redundant edges at difficult shapes, so that offset is nice and… --- ## [Offset click-release-click does not work](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-click-release-click-does-not-work/134735)
**Author:** [@odea](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/odea)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-click-release-click-does-not-work/134735 "2020-08-28T21:50:33Z")
Hi, I am trying to use the offset tool however I have a couple of issues with it. Firstly, it will only work if I type in the dimensions rather than just being able to click. Secondly, I am unable to copy my previous o… --- ## [Offset not working with shape](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-not-working-with-shape/127768)
**Author:** [@CharlieP](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/CharlieP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-not-working-with-shape/127768 "2020-06-05T19:53:46Z")
I am trying to draw a hypocycloid and then create a banded hypocycloid within it that I can use push/pull to give it an embossed feel. The end result would be a three hypocycloid shapes, with the innermost and outermost… --- ## [Curic Extension: OI - Super Offset/Intersect Tools](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/curic-extension-oi-super-offset-intersect-tools/91520)
**Author:** [@voquochai](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/voquochai)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/curic-extension-oi-super-offset-intersect-tools/91520 "2020-04-05T08:49:19Z")
Hi, I’ve just released a new extension for SketchUp is Curic OI. Hope you like it. Sketchup version: 2017+ OS Compatibility: Windows, macOS More info on the Facebook page - Check it out: Curic Get the plugin here :… --- ## [Offset tool click-release-click mode vs click-drag-release](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-click-release-click-mode-vs-click-drag-release/102144)
**Author:** [@fostandy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/fostandy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-click-release-click-mode-vs-click-drag-release/102144 "2019-11-21T23:16:54Z")
I have a lot of trouble using the offset tool in click-release-click mode. A lot of the time when I single click, it acts like a click-drag-release except with basically no drag. Placing the offset pretty much where I si… --- ## [How to fillet corners in a curved surface?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-fillet-corners-in-a-curved-surface/100185)
**Author:** [@yuri\_ch](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/yuri_ch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-fillet-corners-in-a-curved-surface/100185 "2019-08-03T07:37:57Z")
Hi! What is the best way to round edges in curved shapes like in the example and put the value of rounding exactly? And by the way how to offset this surface? Multiple offsets do only such a job. And I need do … --- ## [Offset with edge connection preservation](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-with-edge-connection-preservation/96100)
**Author:** [@michal.p](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/michal.p)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-with-edge-connection-preservation/96100 "2019-05-27T11:12:50Z")
In SketchUp when you offset a set of edges, they are copied. In consequence, if they stick to any other geometry, the connection is not changed. In contrary, scale tool simply moves geometry, instead of copying it. So … --- ## [Help with the offset tool](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-with-the-offset-tool/88242)
**Author:** [@no\_u](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/no_u)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-with-the-offset-tool/88242 "2019-02-15T02:02:01Z")
Where is the offset tool in Sketchup EDU? --- ## [Offset from inner edges](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-from-inner-edges/82526)
**Author:** [@tysongersh](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tysongersh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-from-inner-edges/82526 "2018-12-02T08:46:27Z")
Edit: I think I was having a brain fart and for some reason thought the offset tool could do something it couldn’t. See comments below: I’m trying to create a decorative/architectural bump out/ridge on the metal framing… --- ## [Face-creating offset](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/face-creating-offset/72713)
**Author:** [@michal.p](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/michal.p)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/face-creating-offset/72713 "2018-09-10T11:28:08Z")
Hi! There are a few plugins to offset faces and polylines but none of them does a simple thing that would be very handy - if you offset a polyline it would add two edges: one at its beginning, one at the end, perpendicu… --- ## [Offset - Flipping one segment to wrong side](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-flipping-one-segment-to-wrong-side/76232)
**Author:** [@Jmartlncln](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jmartlncln)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-flipping-one-segment-to-wrong-side/76232 "2018-09-05T18:21:17Z")
Offset Test.skp (166.3 KB) Just wanted to report a potential Bug: Noticing a problem with Offset flipping a curved segment to the wrong side. --- ## [Offset Flip problem](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-flip-problem/76109)
**Author:** [@Jmartlncln](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jmartlncln)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-flip-problem/76109 "2018-09-05T07:04:27Z")
Offset Test.skp (166.0 KB) Has Anyone noticed an issue with the offset tool accidentally flipping edges to the wrong side occasionally? This has happened to me a few times, notably when arc’s are involved. For exampl… --- ## [Offset not working](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-not-working/61099)
**Author:** [@lizrackster](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/lizrackster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-not-working/61099 "2018-02-02T13:10:03Z")
Hi there, I have been having issues (for many years & never found an easy solution) sometimes the offset tool doesn’t work. See the attached, you can see I have tried to offset the shape to create a separate face. To … --- ## [Multiple offset problem](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/multiple-offset-problem/60341)
**Author:** [@michal.p](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/michal.p)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/multiple-offset-problem/60341 "2018-01-26T14:43:39Z")
Hi! I’ve run into a problem with multiple face offsetting. I am using two plugins: Multiple Offsets (Sdmitch) and Multi Face Offset (Remus). Sometimes offset goes to the wrong side - outside instead of inside face. I ch… --- ## [Offset Tool geometry issue](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-geometry-issue/50413)
**Author:** [@dkf0x0](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dkf0x0)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-geometry-issue/50413 "2017-09-01T00:19:29Z")
Hi All, I’m having an issue with the offset tool (or my workflow) which is causing errors in my model. I’ve modeled a 2d profile with lots of curves on it and have pushed it so it has thickness (10mm). Now, I need to … --- ## [Offset with connected edges. Is it possible to create quads with Offset tool?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-with-connected-edges-is-it-possible-to-create-quads-with-offset-tool/50663)
**Author:** [@OLM](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/OLM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-with-connected-edges-is-it-possible-to-create-quads-with-offset-tool/50663 "2017-08-27T16:28:18Z")
Hello SUC! I’m trying to figure out a way to “connect all corner” while using the offset tool. Most 3D programs use this as it “subdivides” your offset results and allows for further manipulation. As it stands, when I o… --- ## [Offset tool, manual move vs. specified number \[solved\]](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-manual-move-vs-specified-number-solved/47000)
**Author:** [@HRS](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/HRS)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-manual-move-vs-specified-number-solved/47000 "2017-06-23T18:57:24Z")
Mac OS X, 10.12.5, SketchUp 17.2.2554 In going through the SketchUp tutorials, I’ve come across a problem. See: Third introductory video at about 7:00 minutes. You’re directed to create a window mullion of 1/2". If yo… --- ## [Glitch or consequence?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/glitch-or-consequence/44246)
**Author:** [@franquin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/franquin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/glitch-or-consequence/44246 "2017-05-13T16:48:27Z")
I’d like to understand this: In order to avoid typing dimensions when I want to round off a rectangle’s corners, I figured I’d use the Offset tool to obtain an interior corner from which to draw a circle that “touches” … --- ## [Offsetting curved egdes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offsetting-curved-egdes/36732)
**Author:** [@Bster74](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Bster74)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offsetting-curved-egdes/36732 "2017-01-03T12:53:32Z")
Hi all, I’ve created some curved steps on a garden design and would like to add an extra line to each of the risers so I can create an overhang on the tread or make it look as though the top edge of the step is in a diff… --- ## [Offset Tool problem - beginner](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-problem-beginner/24062)
**Author:** [@roeyer](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/roeyer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-problem-beginner/24062 "2016-04-24T10:01:27Z")
Just a beginner, following the 3rd video tutorial, trying to exactly duplicate what the demo shows in the video. Having created a rectangle (for sketching a window); then successfully inset the edges by 3". OK, no prob…