Rockwell Automation 1492 WinABMS Marking System Software - Manual (Page 55)

Glossary
active — The window (application file or screen) or object that is
currently selected. Only one window can be active at a time. If a
window is active, its title bar is highlighted to differentiate it from
other windows. If an object is active, it has handles. Windows or
objects that are not selected are inactive.
alphanumeric — The character set containing letters, numbers,
punctuation marks and symbols.
base plate — A plate that is attached to the top of the plotter. It is
used to hold the marker cards in place on the plotter. The WinABMS
base plate is blue and retains up to six marker cards during plotting.
clipboard — A temporary storage file used to transfer projects
between marker files.
cursor — A line or set of lines that indicates a location or selection on
the computer terminal.
DIP — An acronym for Dual Inline Package. The plotter uses DIP
switches for setup.
file — A collection of related information that can be accessed using a
unique name.
geometry — Information that determines the location of marker text
blocks on a marker card.
marker — An individual tab that snaps onto a terminal block. This
tab usually has markings that indicate the function of terminal block
connection.
marker card — A set of markers that consists of 5 or 10 rows of 10
markers (50 or 100 total markers).
plotter — A device similar to a printer but that uses a drafting pen to
draw images and text.
RS–232 — An electrical standard for data communications.
WinABMS — An acronym for Windows-based Allen–Bradley Marking
System software