# To offset an alignment

1. Tap and select Stakeout / Alignments.
2. In the Select file screen, select the alignment to stake.
3. Tap Offset in the Select file screen.
4. Enter the offset distance. To offset to the left, enter a negative value.
5. Select the Store offset alignment check box and enter the Alignment name.
6. Enter the String name.

7. To store node points at the vertices of the offset alignment, select the Store points at nodes check box and enter the Start point name and the Code, if required.

8. Tap Store.

An offset alignment has a vertical component if the vertical geometry of the original alignment coincides with the horizontal geometry and the vertical geometry consists only of points. The offset vertical geometry cannot include curves. If the vertical geometry of an alignment cannot be offset, only the horizontal component will exist in the offset alignment. You cannot offset an alignment that includes transitions.