Block Instance; Block Reference; Bounded Area; B-Spline Curve - Autodesk 057B1-41A111-1001 - AutoCAD LT 2010 User Manual

block instance

See block reference.

block reference

A compound object that is inserted in a drawing and displays the data stored
in a block definition. Also called instance. See also block and block definition.
(INSERT)

bounded area

A closed area that consists of a single object (such as a circle) or of multiple,
coplanar objects that overlap. You can insert hatch fills within bounded areas.

B-spline curve

A blended piecewise polynomial curve passing near a given set of control
points. See also Bezier curve. (SPLINE)

BYBLOCK

A special object property used to specify that the object inherits the color or
linetype of any block containing it. See also BYLAYER.

BYLAYER

A special object property used to specify that the object inherits the color or
linetype associated with its layer. See also BYBLOCK.

candela

The SI unit of luminous intensity (perceived power emitted by a light source
in a particular direction) (Symbol: cd). Cd/Sr

canvas

The visible area of an application where objects are displayed. In AutoCAD
LT, the canvas is also known as the drawing area.

category

See view category.
cell
The smallest available table selection.

cell boundary

The four gridlines surrounding a table cell. An adjacent cell selection can be
surrounded with a cell boundary.
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