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model A two- or three-dimensional representation of an object.
model space One of the two primary spaces in which objects reside. Typically, a geometric
model is placed in a three-dimensional coordinate space called model space. A final layout
of specific views and annotations of this model is placed in paper space. See also paper space.
(MSPACE)
model viewports A type of display that splits the drawing area into one or more adjacent
rectangular viewing areas. See also layout viewports, TILEMODE, and viewport. (VPORTS)
motion path Defines the path or target of a camera. A path can be a line, arc, elliptical arc,
circle, polyline, 3D polyline, or spline.
multi-sheet DWF A DWF file that contains multiple sheets.
multileader A leader object that creates annotations with multiple leader lines.
named object Describes the various types of nongraphical information, such as styles and
definitions, stored with a drawing. Named objects include linetypes, layers, dimension styles,
text styles, block definitions, layouts, views, and viewport configurations. Named objects
are stored in definition (symbol) tables.
named objects, dependent See dependent named objects (in xrefs).
named path A saved motion path object that is linked to a camera or target.
named range A tool in Microsoft Excel that provides a method to assign a meaningful name
to a single cell or a range of cells.
named view A view saved for restoration later. (VIEW)
navigation bar Navigation tools that are common across multiple Autodesk programs. The
unified navigation tools include Autodesk
®
ViewCube
®
, SteeringWheels
®
, ShowMotion
®
,
and 3Dconnexion
®
.
node An object snap specification to locate points, dimension definition points, and
dimension text origins.
nonassociative dimension A dimension that does not automatically change as the
associated geometry is modified. Controlled by the DIMASSOC system variable. See also
associative dimension and exploded dimension.
normal A normal is a vector that defines which way a face is pointing. The direction of the
normal indicates the front, or outer surface of the face.
noun-verb selection Selecting an object first and then performing an operation on it rather
than entering a command first and then selecting the object.
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