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baseline dimension
Multiple dimensions measured from the same baseline. Also called parallel
dimensions. See also baseline.
base point
1. In the context of editing grips, the grip that changes to a solid color when
selected to specify the focus of the subsequent editing operation. 2. A point
for relative distance and angle when copying, moving, and rotating objects.
3. The insertion base point of the current drawing. (BASE) 4. The insertion
base point for a block definition. (BLOCK)
basic tooltip
Displays a brief description for the tooltip.
Bezier curve
A polynomial curve defined by a set of control points, representing an equation
of an order one less than the number of points being considered. A Bezier
curve is a special case of a B-spline curve. See also B-spline curve.
bitmap
The digital representation of an image having bits referenced to pixels. In
color graphics, a different value represents each red, green, and blue component
of a pixel.
blips
Temporary screen markers displayed in the drawing area when you specify a
point or select objects. (BLIPMODE)
block
A generic term for one or more objects that are combined to create a single
object. Commonly used for either block definition or block reference. See also
block definition and block reference. (BLOCK)
block definition
The name, base point, and set of objects that are combined and stored in the
symbol table of a drawing. See also block and block reference.
block definition table
The nongraphical data area of a drawing file that stores block definitions. See
also named object.
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