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table style A style that contains a specific table format and structure. A table
style contains at least 3 cell styles.
temporary files Data files created during an program session. The files are
deleted by the time you end the session. If the session ends abnormally, such
as during a power outage, temporary files might be left on the disk.
tessellation lines Lines that help you visualize a curved surface.
In a 3D mesh object, tessellations indicate the boundaries of the mesh faces.
text style A named, saved collection of settings that determines the appearance
of text characters—for example, stretched, compressed, oblique, mirrored, or
set in a vertical column.
texture map The projection of an image (such as a tile pattern) onto an object
(such as a chair).
thaw A setting that displays previously frozen layers. See also freeze. (LAYER)
thickness The distance certain objects are extruded to give them a 3D
appearance. (PROPERTIES, CHPROP, ELEV, THICKNESS)
tiled viewports See model viewports.
TILEMODE A system variable that controls whether viewports can be created
as movable, resizable objects (layout viewports), or as nonoverlapping display
elements that appear side-by-side (model viewports). See also viewport.
tool message A small instructional message that appears over the drawing
window and is specific to the active navigation tool from the SteeringWheels.
toolbar Part of the interface containing icons that represent commands.
tooltip A small box of text that identifies or explains an object or interface
element when the cursor hovers near or over it.
tracking A way to locate a point relative to other points on the drawing.
tracking menu A cluster of buttons that follows the cursor as you move it
over the window.
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