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bit-map graphics [2 records]

Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

Graphics controlling individually addressable pixels on a screen for the high-definition display.

OBS

Contrast to: character generator method.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
DEF

Affichage permettant l'adressage individuel des éléments d'image, en vue de créer une image à haute définition.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

A technology that allows control of individual pixels on a display screen to produce graphic elements of superior resolution, permitting accurate reproduction of arcs, circles, sine waves, or other curved images that block-addressing technology cannot accurately display.

OBS

bit-mapped graphics; bit-map graphics: terms standardized by CSA.

Key term(s)
  • bit map graphics
  • bit mapped graphics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
DEF

Graphique qui fait référence à la méthode des graphiques sur trame pour générer des images. Il implique une capacité graphique totale à l'opposé du graphique par caractères (ou semi-graphique) qui est vu ensemble prédéfini d'images graphiques.

OBS

graphie en mode point; graphie matricielle : termes normalisés par la CSA.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
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