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TERMINAL GRAFICOS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Computer Graphics
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- graphic terminal
1, record 1, English, graphic%20terminal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- graphics terminal 2, record 1, English, graphics%20terminal
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer terminal capable of producing some form of drawing based on data being processed by or stored in a computer. 3, record 1, English, - graphic%20terminal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Graphic terminals are primarily of two types - CRT [cathode ray tube] displays and electromechanical plotters. CRT terminals for graphic applications require the ability to draw lines and move spots on the surface of the CRT, as well as printing alphanumeric characters. 4, record 1, English, - graphic%20terminal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Infographie
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terminal graphique
1, record 1, French, terminal%20graphique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terminal à partir duquel sont reproduits des dessins ou des graphiques. 2, record 1, French, - terminal%20graphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
terminal graphique interactif, terminal graphique passif 3, record 1, French, - terminal%20graphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
affichage sur un terminal graphique 3, record 1, French, - terminal%20graphique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Equipo (Artes gráficas e imprenta)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- terminal de gráficos
1, record 1, Spanish, terminal%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terminal de representación visual dotado de una pantalla para representar dibujos, además de información y textos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - terminal%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-08-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Display Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- direct viewing storage tube
1, record 2, English, direct%20viewing%20storage%20tube
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DVST 1, record 2, English, DVST
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- direct view storage tube 1, record 2, English, direct%20view%20storage%20tube
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cathode ray tube designed for direct viewing, and capable of retaining information displayed without regeneration for long periods of time; e.g., 60 seconds to several days, as designed. The DVST retains advantages of long persistence phosphors while having brightness required by many applications. Writing speeds of one million inches per second are possible. 1, record 2, English, - direct%20viewing%20storage%20tube
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tube à mémoire à vision directe
1, record 2, French, tube%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire%20%C3%A0%20vision%20directe
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tubo de memoria de visualización directa
1, record 2, Spanish, tubo%20de%20memoria%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20directa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tubo de almacenamiento de visualización directa 1, record 2, Spanish, tubo%20de%20almacenamiento%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20directa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terminal de gráficos que mantiene la imagen en la pantalla sin "refresco"(regeneración) continuo desde la computadora(ordenador) ;sin embargo, no hay forma de borrar lo que se ha dibujado en la pantalla. Para cambiar la imagen es preciso borrar toda la pantalla y comenzar de nuevo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tubo%20de%20memoria%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20directa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El tubo de memoria (almacenamiento) de visualización directa se usa primordialmente para gráficos vectoriales. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tubo%20de%20memoria%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20directa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Computer Graphics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stand-alone graphics system
1, record 3, English, stand%2Dalone%20graphics%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graphics system that includes a microcomputer or minicomputer, storage, video display terminal, graphics tablet, and other input/output devices. 2, record 3, English, - stand%2Dalone%20graphics%20system
Record 3, Key term(s)
- stand-alone graphic system
- standalone graphics system
- standalone graphic system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Infographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de graphiques autonome
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20graphiques%20autonome
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de gráficos autónomo
1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20aut%C3%B3nomo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema independiente de gráficos 2, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20independiente%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de gráficos que incluye una microcomputadora(microordenador) o minicomputadora(miniordenador), almacenamiento, terminal de visualización, tableta de gráficos y otros dispositivos de entrada/salida. 2, record 3, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20aut%C3%B3nomo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Display Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- character graphics
1, record 4, English, character%20graphics
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Graphic image created with graphic characters. 2, record 4, English, - character%20graphics
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- graphique par caractères
1, record 4, French, graphique%20par%20caract%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- semi-graphique 1, record 4, French, semi%2Dgraphique
correct, masculine noun
- caractère graphique 1, record 4, French, caract%C3%A8re%20graphique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de dessins élémentaires prédéfinis qui, combinés entre eux, pourront constituer des représentations graphiques complexes. Cet ensemble est une extension de l'ensemble standard de caractères alphabétiques et numériques que l'on peut créer depuis une station de travail. Chacun de ces caractères prend une place sur l'écran, au même titre qu'une lettre ou un chiffre. 2, record 4, French, - graphique%20par%20caract%C3%A8res
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gráficos de caracteres
1, record 4, Spanish, gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20caracteres
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] conjunto de formas predefinidas que son concatenadas para crear imágenes de gráficos. Los caracteres de gráficos constituyen una extensión del conjunto o juega estándar de caracteres alfabéticos y numéricos que pueden ser creados por la terminal. Cada gráfico de carácter ocupa un espacio en la pantalla, al igual que una letra o dígito. 2, record 4, Spanish, - gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20caracteres
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los gráficos de caracteres son una forma sencilla de generar gráficos en una terminal estándar. Contrasta con gráficos de exploración o gráficos vectoriales. 2, record 4, Spanish, - gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20caracteres
Record 4, Key term(s)
- gráfico de caracteres
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