dimension style
A named group of dimension settings that determines the appearance of the
dimension and simplifies the setting of dimension system variables.
(DIMSTYLE)
dimension text
The measurement value of dimensioned objects.
dimension variables
A set of numeric values, text strings, and settings that control dimensioning
features. (DIMSTYLE)
direct distance entry
A method to specify a second point by first moving the cursor to indicate
direction and then entering a distance.
drawing area
The area in which your drawings are displayed and modified. The size of the
drawing area varies, depending on the size of the AutoCAD LT window and
on how many toolbars and other elements are displayed. See also AutoCAD
LT window.
drawing extents
The smallest rectangle that contains all objects in a drawing, positioned on
the screen to display the largest possible view of all objects. (ZOOM)
drawing limits
See grid limits.
drawing template
A drawing file with preestablished settings for new drawings such as
acadlt.dwtand acadltiso.dwt however, any drawing can be used as a template.
See also initial environment.
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