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Record 1 1994-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

On line documentation which provides command descriptions and sequences and other information to help you use systems.

CONT

The greatest limitation to computer technology is the instruction manual. On-line "help" files are hardly any better. Tools are needed that communicate with the students/users rather than teach them.

OBS

According to Intergraph, "fichier d'aide" is translator's preferred term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Infographie
DEF

Fichier contenant des textes d'aide pour un programme d'application, qui peuvent être affichés ou consultés à l'intérieur dudit programme.

CONT

Un bon message d'erreur, c'est idéalement celui qui permet de corriger l'erreur, d'où la nécessité d'offrir un fichier d'aide à l'élève.

Spanish

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