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+1 on the "keep original" even if it is an option like a checkbox or something. Copy and pasting the original works too, but...

Just tried the offset tool. EXCELLENT!!! THANK YOU!!! - After experimenting and getting great results I hope I can request a feature of this tool. Can you add an option like a check box to keep the original contour when you apply the offset. (this may already be there, I just couldn't find it). My workflow in testing was to type some text, convert it to curves, duplicate it and apply the offset to the duplicate in order to keep the original. Maybe an option to do this... But anyway, a big thanks for this. I can start to see Adobe in my rearview....

I use illustrator to create tool paths for several different type of CNC machines including cnc plasma, cnc laser and cnc routers. Been doing this for quite a while and am over the Adobe subscription model. I was thrilled to stumble upon AD and immediately purchased it. Oh man, this is wonderful!!! The only thing I miss, and therefore can not totally eliminate Adobe from my world is the offset path function. I see that this has been discussed to death, but I still want to throw my hat in for wanting this feature. I am so hoping this will happen someday as this a a must in my field for machining parts and inlays. Pretty Please!!!!!