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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| polar array | Located in the modify ribbon, the user selects an object and a base point to allow the selected objects and/or line segments to be copied around the center axis, you would enter how many items you wish to array after selecting the base point |
| radial dimensions | Located in the annotation ribbon, this command is used to display the size of a circle or an arc. |
| rotate | Highlighted lines or objects are selected at a basepoint which would allow the user to change the angle or degree of the selected items. |
| line | One of the most basic commands in AutoCAD, located in the draw ribbon, allows the user to select a start point and an end point within the drawing and create one singular segment of a drawing. |
| erase | Located in the modify ribbon, this command allows the user to remove objects or lines from the drawing. |
| copy | Located in the modify ribbon, allows you to select and replicate line segments or objects and place them repeatedly. |
| move | Highlighted lines or objects are selected at a basepoint and can be dragged across the drawing and placed at a desired location. |
| hatch | Under the draw ribbon, this command fills in a highlighted section of a drawing with a selected pattern or color. |
| trim | Located in the modify ribbon, allows the user to select the cutting edges on multiple lines, so the user can eliminate excess lines in a desired selected area. |
| ortho mode | Located on the lower model ribbon, When turned on, the user limits the cursor to vertical and horizontal movements on the drawing to ensure line segments are completely straight. |