Description Keys
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About Description Keys
Before using description keys to create points, you should understand the contents of a description key and how the raw description for a point is used to match a description key.
About Activating Description Key Matching
You can control whether description keys are matched when you create or import points.
To Control Whether Raw Description Values Are Interpreted as Parameters During Point Creation
Description Key Code Reference
Use the code property of a description key to specify which raw descriptions match the description key.
Description Key Format Reference
Use the format property of a description key to create a full description for a point that matches a description key.
About Point Symbol Scaling and Rotation Using Description Key Parameters
Use parameters to specify the point symbol scale or rotation value using the raw description for the point when a point matches a description key.
About Description Key Properties That Are Stored With a Point
Some description key properties are stored with the point in the drawing.
About Using Description Keys When Creating Points
Use description keys when you create drawing points using the Create Points command.
To Use Description Keys When Creating Points
To Use Description Keys When Importing Points From a File
About Using Description Keys to Include Points in a Point Group
Use description key codes to include points in a point group.
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Points