Offset to Area

This command offsets a polyline by a distance that results in creating the specified target area. The source polyline should represent the frontage on the area. There is an option to connect the sides between the source and offset polylines to make a closed polyline.

Before and after Offset to Area

Prompts

Pick line or polyline to offset: pick a polyline
Select side to offset: pick a point on the offset side
Keep existing polyline [Yes/<No>]? press Enter
Create closed polyline [<Yes>/No]? press Enter
Acres/<Enter target area (s.f.)>: 90000

Pulldown Menu Location: Edit > Offset
Keyboard Command: offset_area
Prerequisite: polyline to offset