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DRAG DROP [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Codes (Software)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- code snippet
1, record 1, English, code%20snippet
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- snippet 2, record 1, English, snippet
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small section of text or source code that can be inserted into the code of a program or Web page. 3, record 1, English, - code%20snippet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Snippets provide an easy way to implement commonly used code or functions into a larger section of code. Instead of rewriting the same code over and over again, a programmer can save the code as a snippet and simply drag and drop the snippet wherever it is needed. By using snippets, programmers and Web developers can also organize common code sections into categories, creating a cleaner development environment. 3, record 1, English, - code%20snippet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Codes (Logiciels)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fragment de code
1, record 1, French, fragment%20de%20code
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- extrait de code 2, record 1, French, extrait%20de%20code
correct, masculine noun
- bout de code 3, record 1, French, bout%20de%20code
correct, masculine noun
- morceau de code 4, record 1, French, morceau%20de%20code
correct, masculine noun
- snippet 2, record 1, French, snippet
avoid, calque
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit bloc de code déjà écrit que l'on peut insérer facilement dans un code source à l'aide des outils fournis par [un environnement de développement intégré]. 5, record 1, French, - fragment%20de%20code
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rapid application development
1, record 2, English, rapid%20application%20development
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RAD 1, record 2, English, RAD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A suite of software development methodology techniques used to expedite software application development. 2, record 2, English, - rapid%20application%20development
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RAD uses predefined prototyping techniques and tools to produce software applications. It encompasses a graphical user interface(GUI) development environment, allowing end users to easily drag and drop required software application components. 2, record 2, English, - rapid%20application%20development
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- développement accéléré d'application
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20d%27application
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- développement rapide d'application 1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20rapide%20d%27application
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de développement de logiciels par itérations où l'on réalise, teste et fournit des morceaux de l'application à intervalles réguliers sans attendre que l'ensemble soit achevé. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9veloppement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20d%27application
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La méthode repose sur l'utilisation d'outils de programmation à interface graphique qui permettent d'obtenir rapidement des prototypes. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9veloppement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20d%27application
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-06-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Computer Graphics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drag and drop
1, record 3, English, drag%20and%20drop
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- drag-and-drop 2, record 3, English, drag%2Dand%2Ddrop
correct, verb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To move or to copy text with a mouse by placing the mouse pointer on selected text, dragging the mouse pointer to another location, and releasing the mouse button to drop the selected text at that location. 2, record 3, English, - drag%20and%20drop
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Infographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- glisser-déplacer
1, record 3, French, glisser%2Dd%C3%A9placer
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- faire glisser et déplacer 2, record 3, French, faire%20glisser%20et%20d%C3%A9placer
correct
- glisser-déposer 3, record 3, French, glisser%2Dd%C3%A9poser
correct
- amener 2, record 3, French, amener
correct
- tirer/lâcher 4, record 3, French, tirer%2Fl%C3%A2cher
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action par laquelle l'utilisateur sélectionne un objet à l'écran,le déplace jusqu'à une autre position, puis le lâche pour déclencher une action sur cet objet. 5, record 3, French, - glisser%2Dd%C3%A9placer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- glisser et déplacer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-09-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Computer Graphics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- drag and drop
1, record 4, English, drag%20and%20drop
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The capacity of a computer and its mouse to move or copy text or images from one document to another or within a single document. 2, record 4, English, - drag%20and%20drop
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you’ve ever selected a file icon in a file system browser like Windows Explorer and dragged it to an icon representing another directory(and it's likely you have), you’ve already used drag and drop to transfer data. 3, record 4, English, - drag%20and%20drop
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology of window elements, menus, dialog boxes, message boxes other GUI screen elements, keys, user actions, and applications for Microsoft Windows. 4, record 4, English, - drag%20and%20drop
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Infographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glisser-déplacer
1, record 4, French, glisser%2Dd%C3%A9placer
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- glissé-posé 2, record 4, French, gliss%C3%A9%2Dpos%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- glissé-déposé 2, record 4, French, gliss%C3%A9%2Dd%C3%A9pos%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une interface graphique, concept qui permet d'exécuter des actions en sélectionnant un objet à l'écran et en le déplaçant à l'aide de la souris. 3, record 4, French, - glisser%2Dd%C3%A9placer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie des éléments à fenêtre, menus, boîtes de dialogue et de message, autres éléments d'écran IUG, touches, interventions utilisateur et applications de Microsoft Windows. 2, record 4, French, - glisser%2Dd%C3%A9placer
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cable drag drop
1, record 5, English, cable%20drag%20drop
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- largage à très basse altitude par câble d'arrêt
1, record 5, French, largage%20%C3%A0%20tr%C3%A8s%20basse%20altitude%20par%20c%C3%A2ble%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- largage par câble d'arrêt 1, record 5, French, largage%20par%20c%C3%A2ble%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1979-09-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hydroplaning position
1, record 6, English, hydroplaning%20position
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This hydroplaning position may elevate the head and shoulders, but it also causes the back to arch and the hips and legs to drop excessively in the water, thereby increasing resistance or drag. 1, record 6, English, - hydroplaning%20position
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- position hydroplane
1, record 6, French, position%20hydroplane
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette position "hydroplane" relève peut-être la tête et les épaules, mais provoque en même temps une cambrure du dos et oblige les hanches et les jambes à trop s'enfoncer dans l'eau, augmentant ainsi la résistance ou traînée. 1, record 6, French, - position%20hydroplane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette position permettait de commencer les mouvements à la hanche, ce qui donne une efficacité maximale de celle-ci car seul le plat du pied brise alors en surface de l'eau. 2, record 6, French, - position%20hydroplane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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