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scale representation
The display of an annotative object based on the annotation scales that the
object supports. For example, if an annotative object supports two annotations
scales, it has two scale representations
script file
A set of commands executed sequentially with a single SCRIPT command.
Script files are created outside the program using a text editor, saved in text
format, and stored in an external file with the file extension .scr.
secondary table fragment
Any fragment of a broken table that does not contain the beginning set of
rows.
selection set
One or more selected objects that a command can act upon at the same time.
shortcut keys
Keys and key combinations that start commands; for example, Cmd-S saves
a file. The function keys (Fn-F1, Fn-F2, and so on) are also shortcut keys. Also
known as accelerator keys.
shortcut menu
The menu displayed at your cursor location when you right-click your pointing
device. The shortcut menu and the options it provides depend on the pointer
location and other conditions, such as whether an object is selected or a
command is in progress.
snap angle
The angle that the snap grid is rotated.
snap grid
The invisible grid that locks the pointer into alignment with the grid points
according to the spacing set by Snap. Snap grid does not necessarily correspond
to the visible grid, which is controlled separately by GRID. (SNAP)
Snap mode
A mode for locking a pointing device into alignment with an invisible
rectangular grid. When Snap mode is on, the screen crosshairs and all input
coordinates are snapped to the nearest point on the grid. The snap resolution
defines the spacing of this grid. See also Object Snap mode. (SNAP)
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