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object enabler
A tool that provides specific viewing and standard editing access to a custom
object when the ObjectARX application that created the custom object is not
present. See also custom object and proxy object.
Object Snap mode
Methods for selecting commonly needed points on an object while you create
or edit a drawing. See also running object snap and object snap override.
object snap override
Turning off or changing a running Object Snap mode for input of a single
point. See also Object Snap mode and running object snap.
origin
The point where coordinate axes intersect. For example, the origin of a
Cartesian coordinate system is where the X, Y, and Z axes meet at 0,0,0.
orthogonal
Having perpendicular slopes or tangents at the point of intersection.
Ortho mode
A setting that limits pointing device input to horizontal or vertical (relative
to the current snap angle and the user coordinate system). See also snap angle
and user coordinate system (UCS).
page setup
A collection of plot device and other settings that affect the appearance and
format of the final output. These settings can be modified and applied to other
layouts.
palette
A user interface element that can be either docked, anchored, or floating in
the drawing area. Dockable windows include the command line, status bar,
Properties Inspector, and so on.
pan
To shift the view of a drawing without changing magnification. See also zoom.
(PAN)
paper space
One of two primary spaces in which objects reside. Paper space is used for
creating a finished layout for printing or plotting, as opposed to doing drafting
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