Autodesk 003A1-121111-1001 Getting Started - Page 39

Entity OLE Object Picture Polygon Polyline Symbol Text Description An entity that is created in one application and embedded in another. When you double-click a linked OLE object, Windows opens the source application that created it and loads the associated file. A picture or bitmap that can be imported and placed in the drawing. AutoSketch treats the raster image like most other entities, allowing you to move, scale, or duplicate the image as needed. A closed polyline that can contain a fill pattern. Use a polygon when you need to know the area of an enclosed region or when you need to fill an area with a solid color, a hatch, or a bitmap fill. A multi-segmented line that AutoSketch treats as a single entity. When a polyline is closed, it becomes a polygon. Use a polyline when you need to know the total length of a series of connected segments. A group of entities that AutoSketch treats as a single entity. Symbols can be stored in libraries for use in multiple drawings. A text entity that can be any size, can use any TrueType font, and can be rotated at any angle. Properties Properties are the individual qualities that define an entity. They are divided into three categories: ■ Geometric properties define an entity's size, position, and so on. AutoSketch assigns geometric properties automatically as you draw and edit. ■ Graphic properties specify the appearance of an entity. Graphic properties include layer, color, width, style, and pattern. AutoSketch assigns these properties as you draw, based on the current settings on the property bar. ■ Fields customize an entity in ways that you define. Define a field by specifying its name, type, and width or precision. A desk symbol, for example, can have fields for model, size, color, and style. Basic Features and Functionality | 33