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field
A specialized text object set up to display data that may change during the
life cycle of the drawing. When the field is updated, the latest value of the
field is displayed. (FIELD)
fill
A solid color covering an area bounded by lines or curves. (FILL)
filters
See coordinate filters.
fit points
Locations that a B-spline must pass through exactly or within a fit tolerance.
See also interpolation points and approximation points.
fit tolerance
The setting for the maximum distance that a B-spline can pass for each of the
fit points that define it.
floating viewports
See layout viewports.
font
A character set, made up of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols
of a distinctive proportion and design.
footcandle
The American unit of illuminance (symbol: fc). Lm/ft^2.
freeze
A setting that suppresses the display of objects on selected layers. Objects on
frozen layers are not displayed, regenerated, or plotted. Freezing layers shortens
regenerating time. See also thaw. (LAYER)
general property
Properties that are common between a selection of objects. These include
Color, Layer, Linetype, Linetype scale, Plot style, Lineweight, Transparency,
and Thickness.
geometric constraint
Rules that define the geometric relationships of objects (or points of objects)
elements and control how an object can change shape or size.
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