Quicker Offsetting in Easel

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Hi Everyone,

You can now quickly offset shapes in Easel without having to go into the app library!

Offsetting creates a new shape from an existing one by widening or shrinking the existing shape.

Open offset

One instance where this can prove useful is when you want to cut out around a design to remove it from the stock, such as when making signs.

Pro tip: When cutting out shapes, offsetting pairs well with the new Outline Bit feature that is currently in early access.

How to Use

There are 2 new ways to offset shapes in Easel:

  1. Right-click on a shape, and then select the “Offset” option. (You can also right-click with multiple shapes selected.)
  2. With one or more shapes selected, choose “Offset” from the Edit menu.

From Right-click Menu

Right-click offset

From Edit Menu

Edit menu offset

After selecting the offset action, a modal will appear letting you choose the offset distance and direction (inward or outward):

Offset modal

Happy offsetting!

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