What command would you use to create an offset in a sketch?

The Offset command is specifically designed to create offset geometry within a sketch in Autodesk Inventor. When using this command, you can select existing lines, arcs, or other sketch entities, and then specify a distance for the offset. This tool is particularly useful for maintaining a consistent distance from original geometry, allowing for the easy creation of parallel features or contours without needing to manually dimension new lines.

The transformation or modification of existing geometry is handled by the Offset command effectively, as it generates new entities based on the parameters you define. This capability makes it a powerful tool in the sketching workflow, enabling designers to efficiently create complex shapes and maintain design intent.

The options referring to Transform, Align, and Dimension commands do not provide the same functionality as the Offset command. Although they serve important roles in sketch manipulation, they do not create offset copies of existing geometry. The Transform command changes the position or orientation of entities, the Align command is for positioning entities in relation to one another, and the Dimension command is used for specifying distances and sizes within a sketch. None of these commands directly facilitate the creation of an offset sketch entity, which is the primary purpose of the Offset command.