Offset To Layer

This is a command to offset a polyline and put the offset polyline into a separate layer from the original polyline. The Offset Both Sides For Open Polylines option can be used to create easement perimeters. For example, you can pick a pipe polyline and this option will offset to both sides to create an easement around the pipeline.

Prompts

Offset To Layer dialog
Select object to offset: pick a polyline to offset
Specify point on side to offset: pick a point
Select a polyline to offset (Enter to end): press Enter

Pulldown Menu Location: Edit > Offset
Keyboard Command: offset_layer
Prerequisite: Linework to offset