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Record 1 1985-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

In mathematical terms, vertical lines run parallel to the y axis and horizontal lines run parallel to the x axis. Axis locks serve this function in an interactive design system. When the user draws a line with the axis lock turned on, the system assumes that a perfectly vertical or horizontal line is desired and sets the y or x difference of the roughly specified line to zero, locking it into a horizontal or vertical orientation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie

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