Properties - Autodesk 003A1-121111-1001 - AutoSketch v.9.0 Getting Started

Entity Description
OLE Object An entity that is created in one application and embedded in
another. When you double-click a linked OLE object, Windows
opens the source application that created it and loads the
associated file.
Picture A picture or bitmap that can be imported and placed in the
drawing. AutoSketch treats the raster image like most other
entities, allowing you to move, scale, or duplicate the image as
needed.
Polygon A closed polyline that can contain a fill pattern. Use a polygon
when you need to know the area of an enclosed region or when
you need to fill an area with a solid color, a hatch, or a bitmap fill.
Polyline A multi-segmented line that AutoSketch treats as a single entity.
When a polyline is closed, it becomes a polygon. Use a polyline
when you need to know the total length of a series of connected
segments.
Symbol A group of entities that AutoSketch treats as a single entity.
Symbols can be stored in libraries for use in multiple drawings.
Text A text entity that can be any size, can use any TrueType font, and
can be rotated at any angle.

Properties

Properties are the individual qualities that define an entity. They are divided
into three categories:
■ Geometric properties define an entity's size, position, and so on.
AutoSketch assigns geometric properties automatically as you draw and
edit.
■ Graphic properties specify the appearance of an entity. Graphic properties
include layer, color, width, style, and pattern. AutoSketch assigns these
properties as you draw, based on the current settings on the property bar.
■ Fields customize an entity in ways that you define. Define a field by spec-
ifying its name, type, and width or precision. A desk symbol, for example,
can have fields for model, size, color, and style.
Basic Features and Functionality
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