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dynamic constraint Dimensional constraint (Constraint Form property =

"dynamic") that displays the constraints only when you select the constrained

object.

See also: annotational constraint

dynamic dimension Temporary dimensions that appear on objects, including

dynamic block references, when they are grip edited.

edge The boundary of a face.

edge modifiers Effects such as overhang and jitter that control how edges are

displayed in a shaded model.

electronic drawing set The digital equivalent of a set of plotted drawings.

You create an electronic drawing set by publishing drawings to a DWF file.

elevation The default Z value above or below the XY plane of the current user

coordinate system, which is used for entering coordinates and digitizing

locations. (ELEV)

embed To use object linking and embedding (OLE) information from a source

document in a destination document. An embedded object is a copy of the

information from a source document that is placed in the destination

document and has no link to the source document. See also link.

empty selection set A selection set that contains no objects.

enterprise customization file A CUIx file that is typically controlled by a

CAD manager. It is often accessed by many users and is stored in a shared

network location. The file is read-only to users to prevent the data in the file

from being changed. A CAD manager creates an enterprise CUxI file by

modifying a main CUIx file and then saving the file to the support location

defined in the Options dialog box, Files tab.

environment map A bitmap that is used to simulate reflections in materials

that have reflective properties. The map is “wrapped” around the scene and

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