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and the Vertical lock modifier, the square AutoPoint Indicator identifies the endpoint
nearest the pointer, but a dotted line extends to the potential snap point based on the
current snap and lock modifier.
AutoSelect A feature that automatically selects the last entity drawn when you can-
cel most Draw and Edit commands. AutoSelect also highlights the last entity drawn
while using a Draw command. When AutoSelect is active, changes you make on the
edit bar affect both the highlighted entity and the entity you are currently drawing.
AutoSnap A drawing aid that allows you to draw with more precision by automati-
cally identifying exact points such as an entity’s midpoint, endpoint, or centerpoint.
AutoSnap has two modes, MultiSnap and Single Snap. See also Multisnap mode and
Singe Snap mode.
axis An imaginary line used as a reference for positioning or manipulating entities.
See also x-axis, y-axis, z-axis and alignment axis.
background layer A layer on which entities are visible but not editable. See also
editable layer and masked layer.
backup file A duplicate drawing file created to safeguard data in the original file
from accidental loss. AutoSketch creates backup files automatically when the Create
Backup File option is checked on the File page of the Drawing Options dialog box.
Backup files normally have a .BAK extension.
base entity An entity that consists of a single drawing element such as a line, arc, or
circle. See also entity.
baseline dimensioning A type of dimensioning in which each dimension in a series
of linear dimensions is measured from a single extension line. See also chain dimen-
sioning and single dimensioning.
basepoint A reference point used for positioning or manipulating entities in a draw-
ing. See also rotation basepoint, symbol basepoint, and text basepoint.
Basepoint snap A snap you use to enter a point at the basepoint of a symbol by click-
ing anywhere on the entity.
bearing An angle expressed in terms of points on the compass. Bearings are
expressed as an east or west rotation from north or south. A standard 13°52'15" angle,
for example, could be expressed as a bearing 76°07'45" east of north, or N 76°07'45" E.
bevel To replace the intersection of two lines with an angled line segment. See also
round. Also known as chamfer.
bitmap fill Using boundary fill, you can change the appearance of a bounded area
or selection set by filling it with a bitmap image. You can add new bitmap images to
AutoSketch by copying them to the AutoSketch Property folder and restarting
AutoSketch.
boundary fill A hidden-edge polygon that displays either a solid color or hatch
pattern. A boundary fill automatically takes the shape of the enclosed area to which it
is applied. You can create boundary fills by using the fill tools, or by clicking and drag-
ging a solid color or hatch pattern from the Content Librarian.
break To divide an entity into two shorter entities separated by a gap of a
specified width.