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GRAPHICAL INTERFACE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- graphical user interface
1, record 1, English, graphical%20user%20interface
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GUI 2, record 1, English, GUI
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- graphical interface 3, record 1, English, graphical%20interface
correct
- graphic user interface 4, record 1, English, graphic%20user%20interface
correct
- GUI 4, record 1, English, GUI
correct
- GUI 4, record 1, English, GUI
- graphic interface 5, record 1, English, graphic%20interface
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The graphical representation of the interactive elements of certain software, typically characterized by the presence of windows, icons or menus. 6, record 1, English, - graphical%20user%20interface
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
graphical user interface; GUI: designations standardized by NATO. 7, record 1, English, - graphical%20user%20interface
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- interface utilisateur graphique
1, record 1, French, interface%20utilisateur%20graphique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IUG 2, record 1, French, IUG
correct, feminine noun
- GUI 3, record 1, French, GUI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- interface graphique 4, record 1, French, interface%20graphique
correct, feminine noun
- interface graphique personnalisée 5, record 1, French, interface%20graphique%20personnalis%C3%A9e
feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- GUI 6, record 1, French, GUI
feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- GUI 6, record 1, French, GUI
- environnement graphique 7, record 1, French, environnement%20graphique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation graphique des éléments interactifs de certains logiciels, généralement caractérisée par la présence de fenêtres, d'icônes ou de menus. 8, record 1, French, - interface%20utilisateur%20graphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interface graphique personnalisée; GUI : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 9, record 1, French, - interface%20utilisateur%20graphique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- interfaz gráfica de usuario
1, record 1, Spanish, interfaz%20gr%C3%A1fica%20de%20usuario
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GUI 2, record 1, Spanish, GUI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interfaz del usuario que utiliza el ratón y una visualización de gráficos mapeada en bits para facilitar [...] las operaciones básicas de la computadora (ordenador). 3, record 1, Spanish, - interfaz%20gr%C3%A1fica%20de%20usuario
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] GUI es una interfaz de usuario en la que una persona interactúa con la información digital a través de un entorno gráfico de simulación. 2, record 1, Spanish, - interfaz%20gr%C3%A1fica%20de%20usuario
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GUI: sigla que en inglés significa "graphical user interface". 4, record 1, Spanish, - interfaz%20gr%C3%A1fica%20de%20usuario
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- graphical user interface server
1, record 2, English, graphical%20user%20interface%20server
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- GUI server 1, record 2, English, GUI%20server
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The application server is frequently viewed as part of a three-tier application, consisting of a graphical user interface (GUI) server, an application (business logic) server, and a database and transaction server. 1, record 2, English, - graphical%20user%20interface%20server
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- serveur d'interface utilisateur graphique
1, record 2, French, serveur%20d%27interface%20utilisateur%20graphique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- serveur GUI 2, record 2, French, serveur%20GUI
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le nœud géré sur lequel le serveur de l'interface utilisateur graphique Web sera installé. 1, record 2, French, - serveur%20d%27interface%20utilisateur%20graphique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Display Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- graphics device interface
1, record 3, English, graphics%20device%20interface
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GDI 1, record 3, English, GDI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- graphical device interface 2, record 3, English, graphical%20device%20interface
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- interface de périphériques graphiques
1, record 3, French, interface%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9riques%20graphiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- interface de périphérique graphique 1, record 3, French, interface%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20graphique
correct, feminine noun
- interface de dispositif graphique 2, record 3, French, interface%20de%20dispositif%20graphique
correct, feminine noun
- GDI 2, record 3, French, GDI
correct, feminine noun
- GDI 2, record 3, French, GDI
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- standardization of GUIs
1, record 4, English, standardization%20of%20GUIs
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- GUI standardization 1, record 4, English, GUI%20standardization
correct
- standardization of graphical user interfaces 2, record 4, English, standardization%20of%20graphical%20user%20interfaces
correct
- graphical user interface standardization 2, record 4, English, graphical%20user%20interface%20%20standardization
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- normalisation des interfaces graphiques
1, record 4, French, normalisation%20des%20interfaces%20graphiques
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-06-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Labour and Employment
- Software
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- GUI NESS 1, record 5, English, GUI%20NESS
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GUI NESS [National Employment Services System] is a micro application. The application provides a GUI [graphical user interface] through which NESS users can access and manage the information in the legacy mainframe database. The features of the graphical interface reflect the functions available in the mainframe application, but provide a "friendlier" face and standard MS Windows functionality. Functions of GUI NESS is the management of information related to employers, orders, and job seekers at HRDC's [Human Resources Development Canada] and maintaining history files on HRDC clients - individual as well as employers. 1, record 5, English, - GUI%20NESS
Record 5, Key term(s)
- graphical user interface of the National Employment Services System
- National Employment Services System graphical user interface
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Travail et emploi
- Logiciels
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- IUG du SNSE
1, record 5, French, IUG%20du%20SNSE
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'IUG du SNSE [Système national des services d'emploi] est une application micro-informatique. Il s'agit d'une IUG [interface utilisateur graphique] au moyen de laquelle les utilisateurs du SNSE peuvent accéder à l'information provenant des anciens systèmes et la gérer. Les composantes de l'interface graphique reflètent les fonctions disponibles dans l'application de l'ordinateur central, mais dans un contexte plus «convivial» et dans l'environnement MS Windows. L'IUG du SNSE offre des fonctions de gestion de l'information liée aux employeurs, aux offres d'emploi et aux chercheurs d'emploi et de tenir l'historique de dossiers des clients de DRHC [Développement des ressources humaines Canada], particuliers ou employeurs. 1, record 5, French, - IUG%20du%20SNSE
Record 5, Key term(s)
- interface utilisateur graphique du Système national des services d'emploi
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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