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default
A predefined value for a program input or parameter. Default values and
options for commands are denoted by angle brackets (<>). See also default
value.
default drawing
See initial environment.
default value
The value that is accepted when you press Enter at a sub-prompt. The default
value is displayed in angle brackets <>. See also default.
definition points
Points for creating a dimension. The program refers to the points to modify
the appearance and value of a nonassociative dimension when the
dimensioned object is modified. Also called defpoints and stored on the special
layer DEFPOINTS.
definition table
The nongraphical data area of a drawing file that stores block definitions.
dependent named objects (in xrefs)
Named objects brought into a drawing by an external reference. See also named
object and symbol table.
dependent symbols
See dependent named objects (in xrefs).
DIESEL
For Direct Interpretively Evaluated String Expression Language.
dimensional constraint
Parametric dimensions that control the size, angle, or position of geometry
relative to the drawing or other objects. When dimensions are changed, the
object resizes.
dimension line arc
An arc (usually with arrows at each end) spanning the angle formed by the
extension lines of an angle being measured. The dimension text near this arc
sometimes divides it into two arcs. See also angular dimension.
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