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Question	Answer
CAD	Computer Aided Drawing
DTP	Desk-top publishing
CAG	Computer Aided Graphics. A term used which encompasses CAD, DTP and modelling.
2D	Two-dimensional drawing in which an item is depicted as a flat object. Example: first and third angle orthographic drawings.
2½D	Two-and-a-half-dimensional drawing in which three surfaces of the drawn item can be viewed. For example; isometric, oblique.
3D	Three-dimensional drawing or model in which the complete object can be displayed, normally in colour, and manipulated to show views from any chosen direction.
Alignment	Positioning of text in a column or on a page. This can be in the form Left aligned, right, center or justified.
Animation	"Bring to life". The manipulation of electronic images by means of a computer to create moving images, similar to creating a film, the computer is giving the illusion of moving parts.
Auto Tracing	This where the application software automatically traces round the outline of an object.
Automatic Dimensioning	Any system of generating dimension lines in specific locations.
Acetate	A clear, cellulose sheet which can be used to overlay artwork on which other artwork or remarks can be placed.
Airbrush	A device, which uses compressed air to propel ink or paint through a variable fine nozzle to create artwork.

Graphics Terms

	Created by Meg McAteer over 8 years ago