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By adding parametric constraints (geometric and dimensional - see the ribbon "Parametric") in AutoCAD you can create geometric objects maintaining their internal constraints.

You can explore an example of an isosceles, right-angled (rectangled) and equilateral triangle and its behavior when grip-editing - see the Block library (Triangles-param.dwg) or the recording:

editing of parametric objects

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9.10.2012    10067×  
applies to: AutoCAD ·

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