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diffuse color An object's predominant color.
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.
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)
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.
direct distance entry A method to specify a second point by first moving the cursor to
indicate direction and then entering a distance.
dithering Combining color dots to give the impression of displaying more colors than are
actually available.
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 for Mac window and on how
many toolbars and other elements are displayed. See also AutoCAD for Mac 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
acad.dwtand acadiso.dwt however, any drawing can be used as a template. See also initial
environment.
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