You can set the exact value in xml editor (ctrl + shift + X) : select on canvas linked offset and modify value of inkscape:radius attribute and press enter. Unit is the one set for the document (here mm).
With this trick, I find Linked offset quicker to use than LPE : you need to stack Clone Original and Offset LPE.
Thus, Offset LPE lets you tweak the way the offset is drawn, giving you more control if needed.
Beginners' Questions How to set precise dynamic offset amount?
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I know I can drag the handle with Node Tool to change the dynamic offset. But is there a way to set the number precisely? For example:
It's 1.872682 now. How could I set it to exactly 1.8?
I prefer to use the Offset Path Effect so I can enter a value (px, mm etc).
You can set the exact value in xml editor (
ctrl +shift+X) : select on canvas linked offset and modify value ofinkscape:radiusattribute and press enter. Unit is the one set for the document (here mm).With this trick, I find Linked offset quicker to use than LPE : you need to stack Clone Original and Offset LPE.
Thus, Offset LPE lets you tweak the way the offset is drawn, giving you more control if needed.
Neat trick david - will have tuck this one in a folder next to Tyler's folder🤣