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Glossary
selection statement A description of entities to include in a selection set. The
Selection Modifier uses selection statements to select entities. See also Selection
Modifier, and selection set.
shortcut key A key or key combination that carries out an action in Windows. In
AutoSketch, for example, CTRL+A selects all entities in a drawing. Also called
“keyboard shortcut”.
single dimensioning A type of dimensioning in which each dimension has exten-
sion lines not shared by other dimensions. See also baseline dimensioning and chain
dimensioning.
Single Snap mode An AutoSnap mode in which only one snap can be used at a
given time. See also MultiSnap.
sizing method A method of transforming coordinates from world coordinates to
page coordinates for output. Methods included fitted and scaled.
sketch To create a “freehand” polyline by holding down the mouse button and
dragging while AutoSketch traces the movement of the pointer.
snap off mode A snap that allows you to specify points based only on pointer
position.
snap A means of entering points using the mouse or keyboard. You can change the
snap at any time during most Draw and Edit operations by typing the appropriate key-
board shortcut. See also lock modifier.
spline curve A curve that does not pass through its control points but is “drawn
toward” them.
split box The black box found on the scroll bars of drawing windows. Dragging a
split box toward the center of its scroll bar causes the drawing area to be split into two
or four separate panes.
standard angle An angle measured assuming positive angles rotate counterclock-
wise and zero degrees is in the “three o’clock” direction. See also compass angle.
Standard toolbar A Microsoft Office compatible toolbar with buttons that perform
some of the most common tasks in AutoSketch, such as opening, copying, and print-
ing files. To display or hide the Standard toolbar, click Toolbars on the View menu,
click the Standard check box, then click OK.
status bar A graphic bar displayed below the workspace. The status bar is comprised
of the message area and the dial. The message area displays command descriptions and
other messages. See also dial, edit bar, and property bar.
stretch To elongate an entity or group of entities. Reached by clicking Edit, pointing
to Transform, then clicking Stretch, this command stretches by moving any entity
control points that fall inside a marquee region without moving any of the remaining
control points.
subdivide To divide a segment into equal size smaller segments.
summary report A report that lists by entity type the entities included in the report’s
selection criteria. Subtotals by type are automatically generated. See also detail report.
symbol In AutoSketch, a collection of entities combined to form a single entity. A
symbol definition contains the entity data needed to place a symbol anywhere in the