Category - CAD Dictionary

Introduction An AutoCAD XREF (External reference) lets you link one drawing file to another, so you...

AutoCAD uses layers to organize drawing content, control visibility, and manage object properties...

Blocks in AutoCAD let you group drawing objects into a single, reusable entity. They save time...

An AutoCAD Dynamic block is a special block that contains parameters and actions so a single block...

An AutoCAD viewport is a rectangular (or non-rectangular) window in a layout (paper space) that...

An AutoCAD array lets you create multiple copies of objects in a regular pattern — quickly and...

Introduction An AutoCAD alias is a custom shorthand that you assign to a command (or a small macro)...

An AutoCAD .BAK file is an automatic backup copy of a drawing (.dwg) created by AutoCAD to help...

An AutoCAD Coordinate system is the reference framework used to locate points, lines, and objects...

In AutoCAD, many users prefer the older, menu-and-toolbar style interface known as the Classic...

An AutoCAD CTB file (Color-Dependent plot style Table) is a file that controls how colors are...

An AutoCAD DWG file is the native file format used to store 2D and 3D design data created in...

Introduction An AutoCAD DWS file is a drawing standards file that defines the accepted layers, text...

An AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) file is a widely supported CAD file format designed for...

An AutoCAD DWL file is a small temporary lock file AutoCAD creates to prevent multiple users from...

Introduction An AutoCAD DWT (drawing template) file is a special type of AutoCAD template used to...

An AutoCAD DWF (design web format) file is a compact, lightweight, and efficient format created to...

An AutoCAD Script file (.scr) is a plain text file that contains a sequential list of AutoCAD...

An AutoCAD FBX file is a widely supported 3D exchange format used to move 3D models, materials...

An AutoCAD SHX file (file extension .shx) is a special font/shape file used by AutoCAD to define...

An AutoCAD PGP (Program Parameters) file is a simple text file that defines keyboard aliases and...

An AutoCAD ARG (AutoCAD Profile) file stores a user’s customized workspace settings so those...

An AutoCAD CFG (configuration) file is a plain text configuration file that lets you customize and...

Introduction An AutoCAD CUI (customization user interface) file is a core configuration file used...