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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.
dockable window A user interface element that can be either docked,
anchored, or floating in the drawing area. Dockable windows include the
command window, tool palettes, Properties Palette, and so on.
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
window and on how many toolbars and other elements are displayed. See also
AutoCAD 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)
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