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Record 1 2025-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacology
  • Biotechnology
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

The typical role of CADD in drug discovery is to screen out large compound libraries into smaller clusters of predicted active compounds..., enabling optimization of lead compounds by improving the biological properties... and building chemotypes from a nucleating site by combining fragments with optimized function.

Key term(s)
  • computer aided drug design

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacologie
  • Biotechnologie
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Farmacología
  • Biotecnología
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
CONT

El término "diseño de fármacos asistido por ordenador" (CADD) abarca una amplia gama de tecnologías que tienen en común la aplicación de métodos computacionales en varios puntos del desarrollo de fármacos.

OBS

CADD: por sus siglas en inglés "computer-aided drug design".

Key term(s)
  • diseño de fármacos asistido por computadora
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Record 2 2022-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
DEF

A function that allows... to enlarge or shrink an image or part of an image on a screen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
DEF

Fonction permettant d'agrandir ou de réduire une image ou partie d'image affichée à l'écran, créant un effet de rapprochement ou d'éloignement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
DEF

[Función de] efecto de acercamiento o alejamiento de [una] imagen [en una pantalla].

OBS

zum; zoom: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que el término "zum" es la adaptación al español recomendada por las Academias de la Lengua para la voz inglesa "zoom". [...] Se recuerda, asimismo, que, si se emplea el término inglés "zoom", lo adecuado es escribirlo en cursiva o entrecomillado si no se dispone de este tipo de letra.

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Record 3 2018-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A function found in many programs that displays tips and instructions on how to use the program by selecting a button on the screen or in a menu or by pressing a function key.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Fonctionnalité de nombreux programmes qui affiche des conseils ou des instructions sur leur emploi, lorsque l'utilisateur le demande, par un bouton à l'écran, un élément de menu ou une touche de fonction.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Una o varias imágenes visualizadas que describen cómo usar la programática de aplicaciones o cómo ejecutar una operación del sistema.

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Record 4 2017-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

The light version of Outlook Web App is simpler in both appearance and function than the standard version. Because the light version is HTML-based, it works better with some assistive technologies like screen readers. You can use the light version of Outlook Web App to schedule appointments or meetings, but it has fewer features than the standard version of Outlook Web App.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

Les pages d'un site ne sont pas à transposer dans leur intégralité dans la version mobile. À partir d'un téléphone, les visiteurs ont besoin de mener une recherche spécifique et précise sur le contenu essentiel du site. [...] Ces raisons militent en faveur d'une version allégée du site et d'une interface simplifiée pour le mobile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
CONT

Twitter Lite, la versión ligera de Twitter para conexiones lentas. [...] Twitter Lite [es] una versión más ligera que reduce al mínimo el uso de datos, se carga rápidamente, es resistente en las redes móviles no fiables y ocupa menos de 1 MB [megabyte].

CONT

[La] versión móvil [...] es una versión parcial del sitio, adaptada para ofrecerle al usuario únicamente aquellos contenidos esenciales para informarse o efectuar servicios en línea. Esta versión liviana está pensada además para las limitaciones de ancho de banda.

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Record 5 2014-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

... the thermionic projection microscope [is] used for measuring the work functions of separate crystal planes. Electrons emitted from the planes are collected on a phosphor screen, and a video camera is used to produce a digitized image of the intensity pattern. Numerical calculations yield the work function associated with each plane.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Physique atomique
PHR

Microscope à émission thermoionique à haute température.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Física atómica
CONT

[...] puede darse el caso de que la superficie en estudio tenga algún contaminante que opaque la emisión de electrones. Este efecto de emisión termoiónica ha sido usado para desarrollar el microscopio de emisión termoiónica, en el que el contraste es generado por la diferencia en función trabajo de un punto a otro de la muestra.

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Record 6 2011-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Layout (Graphic Arts)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
DEF

A device that organizes a complete picture of a page in digital form and then pre-defines this page description into scan lines for output by a raster device, a laser printer or typesetter.

CONT

A raster image processing system includes three basic functions-scanning, display, and finally output of an image, which may be comprised of text, line art, logo, and photographs. The raster scanning function incorporates digitizing of the material while the raster display includes the ability to display on a screen and interactively manipulate the image. Raster output of an image(full-page or single item) can be on paper, film, or plate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maquette et mise en page
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
DEF

Unité qui organise les données décrivant la page sous forme numérique et qui engendre ou génère, par balayage, une trame linéaire pour sortie sur imprimante ou sur photocomposeuse laser.

CONT

Ainsi, le laser News-Scan 1 500 de Chemco est utilisé comme dispositif de sortie directe pour le Supersetter de Camex, l'interface étant l'unité de traitement de trame-image (le RIP) Bit Caster de Camex.

OBS

Le RIP est soit une unité autonome reliée aux dispositifs de mise en page et de sortie, soit un élément intégré aux dispositifs de sortie.

Spanish

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Record 7 - external organization data 2006-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
13.03.17 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

graphic symbol, displayed on a screen, to which a user can point with a device, such as a mouse, in order to select a particular function or software application

OBS

The graphic symbol is usually a pictorial representation.

OBS

icon; pictogram: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
13.03.17 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

symbole graphique affiché sur un écran et que l'utilisateur peut désigner au moyen d'un dispositif tel qu'une souris afin de sélectionner une fonction ou une application logicielle particulière

OBS

Le symbole graphique est généralement un dessin figuratif stylisé.

OBS

icône; pictogramme : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996].

Spanish

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Record 8 - external organization data 2006-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
13.04.36 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

function key or its simulation on a screen area, used to select from a set of alternative actions or objects

OBS

pushbutton; button: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
13.04.36 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

touche de fonction ou sa simulation par une zone d'écran, servant à sélectionner une opération ou un objet parmi plusieurs

OBS

bouton poussoir : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996].

Spanish

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Record 9 2006-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

A function key or its simulation on a screen area, used to select from a set of alternative actions or objects.

OBS

Terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
DEF

Touche de fonction ou sa simulation par une zone d'écran, servant à sélectionner une opération ou un objet parmi plusieurs.

OBS

bouton poussoir : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • touche

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
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Record 10 2005-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

A graphic symbol, displayed on a screen, to which a user can point with a device, such as a mouse, in order to select a particular function or software application.

OBS

The graphic symbol is usually a pictorial representation.

OBS

pictogram; icon: terms standardized by CSA International and ISO.

Key term(s)
  • ikon

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
DEF

Symbole graphique affiché sur un écran et que l'utilisateur peut désigner au moyen d'un dispositif tel qu'une souris afin de sélectionner une fonction ou une application logicielle particulière.

OBS

Le symbole graphique est généralement un dessin figuratif stylisé.

OBS

icône; pictogramme : termes normalisés par l'ISO et la CSA International.

Spanish

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

En la interfaz de gráficos del usuario, es un pequeño símbolo en la pantalla que simplifica el acceso a un programa de datos, a una instrucción o un archivo (fichero) de datos.

CONT

Por ejemplo, un pequeño cesto de basura puede representar la instrucción para suprimir un archivo (fichero). El ícono se activa poniéndose el cursor sobre el ícono y oprimiendo un botón del ratón o una tecla del teclado.

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Record 11 2004-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Office Automation
  • Office Equipment and Supplies
OBS

Describes the motion of a cursor(a lighted position indicator, indicated by a blinking underline or a reversed character). Most systems employ a series of arrow keys for up, down, left, and right movement. Some systems use a Home key to position the cursor at the upper-left corner of the screen. A few systems also offer a Reverse Home to move the cursor to the lower-right corner of the screen. Some systems use a code key plus alphanumeric or function keys for cursor movement. A number of systems only permit cursor movement horizontally, along a fixed line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bureautique
  • Équipement et fournitures de bureau

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ofimática
  • Equipo y artículos de oficina
DEF

Acción mediante la cual se posiciona el cursor en la pantalla de visualización.

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Record 12 - external organization data 2004-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

It is very important that appropriate analyses be used as a basis for design. To this end a full Function Analysis and Allocation(FAA) will be performed. The FAA will consider the operating extremes, including normal operating conditions and abnormal operating conditions. Emergency activities are included in this analysis. These analyses will address function allocation in the MCR [main control room]. In addition, a full review will consider : a) the Annunciation System, b) the hardwired panels, c) the computerized screen displays, and d) computerized controls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Analyse des systèmes informatiques
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Il est très important que des analyses appropriées soient faites, sur lesquelles s'appuiera la conception. À cette fin, on procédera en profondeur à une analyse et à une affectation des fonctions (AAF). Cette AAF tiendra compte des conditions extrêmes d'exploitation, y compris les conditions normales et anormales d'exploitation. Les activités d'urgence seront également incluses dans cette analyse. Celle-ci tiendra compte de la répartition des fonctions dans la salle de commande principale. De plus, l'examen complet couvrira les points suivants : a) le système indicateur; b) les panneaux câblés; c) les écrans d'affichage informatisés; d) les commandes et contrôles informatisés.

Spanish

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Record 13 - external organization data 2004-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

It is very important that appropriate analyses be used as a basis for design. To this end a full Function Analysis and Allocation(FAA) will be performed. The FAA [Function Analysis and Allocation] will consider the operating extremes, including normal operating conditions and abnormal operating conditions. Emergency activities are included in this analysis. These analyses will address function allocation in the MCR [main control room]. In addition, a full review will consider : a) the Annunciation System, b) the hardwired panels, c) the computerized screen displays, and d) computerized controls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Il est très important que des analyses appropriées soient faites, sur lesquelles s'appuiera la conception. À cette fin, on procédera en profondeur à une analyse et à une affectation des fonctions (AAF). Cette AAF tiendra compte des conditions extrêmes d'exploitation, y compris les conditions normales et anormales d'exploitation. Les activités d'urgence seront également incluses dans cette analyse. Celle-ci tiendra compte de la répartition des fonctions dans la salle de commande principale. De plus, l'examen complet couvrira les points suivants : a) le système indicateur; b) les panneaux câblés; c) les écrans d'affichage informatisés; d) les commandes et contrôles informatisés.

Spanish

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Record 14 2002-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

A programmer can call up a screen by positioning the cursor next to the screen name and can use up to 32 programmed function keys to make standard changes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
OBS

touche de fonction : touche particulière d'un clavier dont l'action entraîne l'exécution d'un programme de l'utilisateur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

En un terminal, es una tecla que puede ejecutar varias funciones seleccionadas por el usuario o determinadas por un programa de aplicación.

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Record 15 2001-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Life Cycle (Informatics)
DEF

Display system hardware which takes the analog signals from the various function generators to control the action of the beam on the screen. The head consists of the CRT, associated amplifiers, and control circuits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Cycle de vie (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 16 2000-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taxation
  • Operating Systems (Software)
DEF

Function used to reset entries on the current screen to reinitialize the fields.

OBS

Reverse only takes place in the period of the reversal and does not change postings in the previous period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiscalité
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
DEF

Fonction servant à réinitialiser les entrées de l'écran en cours pour ramener les zones à leurs valeurs initiales.

OBS

L'annulation n'intervient que durant la période de la contre-passation et ne modifie pas les écritures de la période antérieure.

Spanish

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Record 17 2000-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
  • Silk-Screen Printing
DEF

The fluid force which causes a pseudoplastic paste to flow through a screen mesh and wet the surface beneath. Its absolute value is a complex function of all screen printer operating parameters together with the rheological properties of the fluid being printed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
  • Sérigraphie

Spanish

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Record 18 1997-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
CONT

A menu-driven system has menus displayed on the display screen of your terminal. To "drive" the system, you select a choice from a menu and this leads you to the function you want to perform.

CONT

Menu-driven systems are advantageous in two ways: firstly, because input is via single key strokes, the system is less prone to user error; secondly, because only a limited range of characters are "allowed", the way in which the input is to be entered is unambiguous. This contributes toward making the system more user-friendly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
DEF

[...] système qui utilise des menus comme moyen interactif de traitement de données.

OBS

Un système orienté par menus. Un tel système affiche des menus sur l'écran de visualisation de votre terminal. Pour poursuivre le traitement, vous sélectionnez un choix dans un menu, ce qui vous amène vers la fonction que vous voulez effectuer.

Spanish

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Record 19 1997-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
DEF

A type of interactive processing in which the system displays a list of options on the display screen from which the operator selects the desired function. Used to assist the operator not familiar with complex programming techniques.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels

Spanish

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Record 20 1995-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Computer Display Technology
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

Although real motion video is the holy grail of multimedia, it still is impractical using today's technology. The current method for working with video is by capturing and converting the analog signal from a video source and either manipulating the image's data(which is written to video tape) or compressing the data using compression techniques(either software-only compression or a combination of hardware and software compression). To display or capture a single screen of an NTSC signal, you must have a video frame grabber. These are lowest on the rungs of the video ladder, in that they have less capability than boards that capture streaming video. These cards enable you to grab a single frame of video from a Laser Disk or a VCR. Video frame grabbers come in two varieties : single-frame capture and real-time capture. Single-frame capture boards enable you to freeze a selected frame and record it to your hard disk. In this function, single-frame boards are similar to scanners-they provide a means of capturing an image and saving it for use in a multimedia title.... Real-time frame grabbers capture full-motion video at a rate between 15 and 30 frames-per-second using video compression....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
  • Infographie
OBS

[...] vidéo en temps réel [...] cette technique traite exclusivement les images individuelles et non les séquences.

Spanish

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Record 21 1995-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Video Technology
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

Although real motion video is the holy grail of multimedia, it still is impractical using today's technology. The current method for working with video is by capturing and converting the analog signal from a video source and either manipulating the image's data(which is written to video tape) or compressing the data using compression techniques(either software-only compression or a combination of hardware and software compression). To display or capture a single screen of an NTSC signal, you must have a video frame grabber. These are lowest on the rungs of the video ladder, in that they have less capability than boards that capture streaming video. These cards enable you to grab a single frame of video from a Laser Disk or a VCR. Video frame grabbers come in two varieties : single-frame capture and real-time capture. Single-frame capture boards enable you to freeze a selected frame and record it to your hard disk. In this function, single-frame boards are similar to scanners-they provide a means of capturing an image and saving it for use in a multimedia title.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Vidéotechnique
  • Infographie

Spanish

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Record 22 1990-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Computer Graphics
OBS

Justification proposed by Intergraph : When using dynamics, the screen cursor can be moved to different windows with any orientation or coordinate system without losing the dynamic function.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Infographie

Spanish

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Record 23 1989-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Display Technology
OBS

[Analysis of narrative information] is facilitated by a question-and-answer dialogue between user and computer, using carefully designed interactive terminals. Information is entered by responding to questions displayed by the computer. Response is made by pushing a function button, typing an answer on a keyboard, touching a portion of the screen, or pointing to a spot on the display by a light pen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
CONT

Poste terminal conversationnel à projection d'images. En liaison avec un ordinateur (...), ce terminal a pour élément de base un écran qui permet la visualisation d'informations et, simultanément, l'émission (...) de messages au moyen d'un crayon émetteur.

Spanish

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Record 24 1986-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • Office Automation
DEF

A key which when pressed causes the keyboard to create a special code, usually nonprinting and conveying a special function such as backspace, linefeed or clear(the CRT screen).

OBS

Terminology used in the Public Service Commission’s Course "Basic Word Processing" (Course 601).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Bureautique
DEF

Touche qui, lorsqu'elle est enfoncée, provoque la création par le clavier d'un code spécial, qui ne s'imprime habituellement pas et qui déclenche une fonction spéciale telle que le rappel arrière, le changement de ligne ou l'effacement (de l'écran de visualisation).

Spanish

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Record 25 1986-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Job Descriptions
  • Mining Operations
OBS

primary function : To direct and work with stope crew to drill and blast any size round, breast, or slash, and to muck, bolt, screen, timber, and install pipe work in mechanized stope(underground).

OBS

Job description from "Denison Mines Limited" and "Noranda Mines".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Descriptions d'emplois
  • Exploitation minière

Spanish

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Record 26 1986-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Job Descriptions
  • Mining Operations
OBS

primary function : To direct and work with driller to drill and blast any size round, breast, or slash, and to muck, bolt, screen, timber, and install pipe work in non-mechanized stope(underground).

OBS

Job description from "Denison Mines Limited" and "Noranda Mines".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Descriptions d'emplois
  • Exploitation minière

Spanish

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Record 27 1985-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

One function of the RMS chip is the ability to address up to a megabit of display memory and to support a "virtual screen", which is essentially an image, stored in the frame buffer, that exceeds the screen's display capacity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
OBS

par analogie à "circuit virtuel" et "mémoire virtuelle".

Spanish

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Record 28 1985-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

... the tasks needed to generate the raster display and manage the display memory include the generation of video timing signals, the partitioning of screen areas, a zooming function, the modification of the display memory during figure drawing operations, and the calculation of display memory addresses-pixel by pixel-as drawing progresses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Infographie

Spanish

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Record 29 1984-07-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Office Automation
CONT

A programmer can call up a screen by positioning the cursor next to the screen name and can use to 32 programmed function keys to make standard changes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Bureautique

Spanish

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Record 30 1982-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
OBS

In this manual, the word "screen" is used to mean all the information you see on the display screen at any one time. It usually refers to a function screen(...) Moreover, many function screens require you to enter information.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
OBS

Dans ce manuel, le mot "écran" englobe toutes les informations que vous pouvez voir sur l'écran de visualisation. Il se rapporte habituellement à une fonction (...) De plus, de nombreux écrans de fonction demandent à ce que vous entriez l'information.

Spanish

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