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To create parallels to line or region objects. Supported object types: Line, Polyline, Arc, Polygon/Region, Ellipse, Rectangle. Result objects are polyline or region objects.
• | The new objects are placed on the editable layer. So processing across layers is possible as well.
• | It is possible to select several objects at the same time and create parallels.
1. | Select the objects you want to create a parallel.
2. | Select the Create Parallel tool and type in the corresponding settings.
3. | Enter the distance and the way you want to create the parallel: To the left, right or both sides.
4. | Define the styles of the object(s) that will be created.
5. | You can apply several options: Close line ends: The ends of the lines of the created parallel are connected to the source object. Create Regions: By choosing the option above, you can specify if the objects created will be regions (polygons). Delete source objects: Creates the parallels and deletes the selected source objects. Show line direction: The options "left" and "right" depend on the direction the line has been digitized. Using this option you can display the direction which might be unknown to you.