# Variable Offset

## <img src="/files/cE0SqXu5v28QNSzS7R3Z" alt="" data-size="line"> Variable Offset

The VariableOffsetSrf command copies a surface in the normal direction with different distances at specified locations.

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### **Steps**

1. Select a surface.
2. Click the AddHandle option to add more handles on the surface.
3. Move handle points to adjust the offset distance.

### Command-line options

**Tolerance**: Sets the tolerance for the command.

**Flip**: Reverses the direction.

**SetAll**: Sets all distances to the same value.

**LinkHandles**: When editing the offset distance of a handle, all the other handles increase or decrease with the same ratio.

**AddHandle**: Adds adjusting handle by picking locations on the surface

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**SideTangency**: Maintains the tangency direction of the original surface at an edge.

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**Solid**: Makes a closed solid from the input and offset surfaces by adding the side surfaces.

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For more information, please refer to the [Rhino documentation](https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/8/help/en-us/commands/variableoffsetsrf.htm#\(null\)).


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