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bitmap The digital representation of an image having bits referenced to pixels.
In color graphics, a different value represents each red, green, and blue
component of a pixel.
blips Temporary screen markers displayed in the drawing area when you
specify a point or select objects. (BLIPMODE)
block A generic term for one or more objects that are combined to create a
single object. Commonly used for either block definition or block reference.
See also block definition and block reference. (BLOCK)
block action Defines how the geometry of a dynamic block reference will
move or change when the custom properties of a block reference are
manipulated in a drawing. A dynamic block definition usually contains at
least one action that is associated with a parameter. (BACTION)
block authoring object A dimensional constraint, parameter, or action that
adds intelligence to a block definition.
block authoring palettes Tool palettes used in the Block Editor to add actions
and parameters to dynamic block definitions.
block authoring tools Actions, parameters, and parameter sets on the tabs
of the Block Authoring Palettes window. Used in the Block Editor to create
dynamic blocks.
block constraint parameter A dimensional constraint that has block authoring
information associated with it.
See also: dynamic constraint
See also: annotational constraint
block definition The name, base point, and set of objects that are combined
and stored in the symbol table of a drawing. See also block and block reference.
block definition table The nongraphical data area of a drawing file that stores
block definitions. See also named object.
block instance See block reference.
block properties table A table that enables users to define different values
for a set of properties for the block definition. Replacement for lookup
properties in the future.
block reference A compound object that is inserted in a drawing and displays
the data stored in a block definition. Also called instance. See also block and
block definition. (INSERT)
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