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11 (2016)
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Sets options for reference offsets while routing conduit.

Offset Reference Type

Select the offset type you want to use.

External

Routes a conduit a specified distance from another object, such as another conduit running parallel to the one you are placing.

Cardinal Point

Routes a conduit by the top, sides, bottom, or invert elevation of the conduit instead of the conduit centerline. You must use Tools > PinPoint and lock the plane when using this reference type. For example, if you are routing the conduit by the invert elevation cardinal point, you must lock the elevation plane at the invert elevation you want to use.

If the referenced object is a planar surface (such as a slab or deck), then the offset distance is measured from the surface to the selected reference plane (for example, the Elevation Plane: East-West (Z Plane: X-axis ) on which the conduit is being routed.

If the referenced object is a linear element (such as a structural beam), then the offset distance is measured from the line to the selected reference plane on which the conduit is being routed.

Offset

Specifies the offset distance. Type the distance that you want to offset. You can turn off the offset option by selecting <Disabled>.

Measured From

Select the object from which to measure the offset. You can select from:

Centerline

Select this option to measure the offset from the centerline of a conduit run.

Conduit surface

Select this option to measure the offset from the outside surface of a conduit run.

Largest surface (flange)

Select this option to measure from the object that has the greatest diameter on the conduit run. The object could be the conduit surface or a conduit part.

Staggered

Select this option to measure from the largest object on the conduit that you are routing to the largest surface on the conduit that you are referencing. Use this option when you want to get conduit centerlines as close as possible.