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Offset Curve From Surface

Offset a curve away from a surface by the surface normal directions with the option of offsetting both sides at different distances and capping the ends.

Inputs

NameIDDescriptionType
CurveCCurve to offset away from surfaceCurve
SurfaceSSurface to offset curve away fromSurface
DistanceDOffset distance away from surfaceNumber
Both SidesBOptional offset distance to offset both sides, use the inverse number of the distance to offset in the opposite direction (so if distance is a positive number then use a negative number and vice versa)Number
Cap TypeTDetermines how to cap the curve ends 0 = None 1 = Linear 2 = Tangency 3 = CurvatureInteger

Outputs

NameIDDescriptionType
OffsetOResulting offset curve from surfaceCurve

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