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7.9 | Offset Design

Offset design tool icon Select the 'Offset' button to raise or lower the surface height of a field or  region. This can help with:

  • Importing and exporting dirt

  • Addition or removal of topsoil

  • Raising pads

 Offset workspace with region list, offset controls and colour-coded map

Watch the Offset Design video on YouTube

Surface Offset panel with region list, offset amount and calculator buttonYou can either:

  • Manually enter the desired offset amount (This can also be adjusted in set increments using the arrow buttons). 

  • Use the calculator to adjust the offset amount. The calculator is useful if you want to offset the surface by a certain volume of imported or exported dirt. 

    • Formular (Click '?' button to see)
      Left over volume = (Cut/Fill ratio * Volumn of cut) + Volume of fill.
      Result = (Import + Left over volume) / Selected area

Offset Calculator dialog with regions, cut/fill ratio, import and result fields

Negative import values are considered exports.

Press 'Apply' (shown as the offset design icon) after parameters are entered.

Once you are happy with the design follow the steps in the 'completing your design' section.

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