GTCO DrawingBoard VI - Users Guide - Manual (Page 40)

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Coordinate Pair
Pair of numbers representing a unique point on the digitizer surface, usually the distance
across and up from the tablet origin.
CR
The ASCII Carriage Return character usually added to the end of the X,Y coordinate pairs
sent by the tablet (ASCII formats).
Cursor
1.) Transducer used to select specific points on the tablet surface.
2.) Symbol displayed on the screen marking where the next action will take effect, or
where the next character typed from the keyboard will appear.
Data Bits
Each transmission contains 7 or 8 data bits.
Data Rate
Number of coordinate pairs (X,Y) the tablet sends to the computer per second.
Default
A value, action or setting that a computer system assumes, unless the user gives an explicit
instruction to the contrary.
Drawing Area
Area on the tablet surface intended for digitizing. Referred to as the Active Area.
Format
The form in which data is sent from the tablet. DrawingBoard VI tablet can output 32
different formats.
Frequency
Number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second.
Height
See Proximity.