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snap resolution
The spacing between points of the snap grid.
spatial index
A list that organizes objects based on their location in space. A spatial index
is used to locate what portion of the drawing is read when you partially open
a drawing. Saving a spatial index with a drawing also enhances performance
when working with external references. The INDEXCTL system variable
controls whether layer and spatial indexes are saved with a drawing.
STB file
For plot style table file. Contains plot styles and their characteristics.
surface associativity
See associative surfaces
symbol
A representation of an item commonly used in drawings. Symbols are inserted
in drawings as blocks.
symbol library
A collection of block definitions stored in a single drawing file.
symbol table
See definition table and block definition table.
system variable
A name that is recognized as a mode, size, or limit. Read-only system variables,
such as DWGNAME, cannot be modified directly by the user.
table
A rectangular array of cells that contain annotation, primarily text but also
blocks. In the AEC industry, tables are often referred to as schedules and
contain information about the materials needed for the construction of the
building being designed. In the manufacturing industry, they are often referred
to as BOM (bills of materials). (TABLE)
table break
The point at the bottom of a table row where the table will be split into a
supplementary table fragment.
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