Brian Deneen: /Tool Type/ added a link to the UI Style Guide list of default tool types

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	: An optional parameter that you can enter in an icon's Information window to control a program. For example, if you enter the SECONDS Tool Type in the Clock's Information window, the Clock displays the seconds when it is opened.		: An optional parameter that you can enter in an icon's Information window to control a program. For example, if you enter the SECONDS Tool Type in the Clock's Information window, the Clock displays the seconds when it is opened. For a list of standard Tool Types and a basic explanation of how they work refer to the [[UI_Style_Guide_Workbench#Tool_Types_and_Default_Tool\|Amiga User Interface Style Guide]].

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	: To prepare a disk for use with the Amiga. Formatting a disk erases all previously stored data.~~: A way of describing the proper syntax for AmigaDOS commands.~~		# To prepare a disk for use with the Amiga. Formatting a disk erases all previously stored data.
			# A way of describing the proper syntax for AmigaDOS commands.

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This glossary provides definitions of terms used in the Amiga manuals.

; acceleration
: An option, selected through the Input editor, that causes the pointer movement to increase as the mouse is moved at a constant speed. Acceleration provides a higher degree of control for small mouse movements and less control, but greater mouse speed, for large movements.

; action gadget
: A gadget in a window that performs an operation in the window when you select the gadget. Common action gadgets are Save, Continue, and Cancel.

; active
: Used in reference to the screen, Shell window, or Workbench window that is accepting input..

; Advanced Graphics Architecture (AGA)
: An Amiga custom chip set that delivers more displayable colors and improved performance.

; alias
: An alternative name for an AmigaDOS command or command string, specified with the ALIAS command.

; AmigaDOS
: The disk operating system (DOS) used by Amiga computers. A disk operating system provides the basic functions of the computer.

; AppIcon
: An icon created and used by an application.

; application
: A program or collection of programs that perform a specific task, such as a word processor, database, or video title.

; AppWindow
: An application window into which you can drag an icon to load the icon file into the application. The MultiView window and Amiga file requester are AppWindows.

; archive
# (n) A backup copy of a file or files.
# (v) To copy files to disk or tape for backup purposes.

; argument
: An additional piece of information, such as a file name, value, or option, included along with a command. This information determines the exact actions of the command.

; argument passing
: Specifying parameters on the command line for a program or command to follow.

; ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
: A standardized format for text that assigns code numbers to characters, allowing the exchange of information between different types of computers.

; aspect ratio
: The proportion of an image's height to its width.

; assign
: To link a logical device name to a directory name with the ASSIGN command. This lets programs that use that directory use a single device name in all cases. For example, the device name T: is commonly assigned to the directory name RAM:T.

; attributes
: A series of flags stored with every file. Attributes indicate file type and control the operations (read, write, delete, and so forth) permissible on the file. Also called protection bits.

; autoscroll
: To automatically move a screen when the pointer reaches the edges of the viewable area.

; backdrop
: A special type of window that has no borders, is as large as the screen, and is always behind all other windows on the screen.

; backup
: A copy of a file on disk or tape used to replace lost data.

; back up
: To make a backup copy.

; baud rate
: The speed at which a device receives or transmits information in serial communication. Roughly equivalent to bits per second.

; binary
: The base-2 number system that uses only the digits 0 and 1.

; bit
: A single binary digit (1 or 0).

; bitplane
: An area of RAM that holds screen graphics data. Each bit in a bitplane controls one screen pixel. The number of bitplanes for a screen controls the maximum number of simultaneous colors possible for that screen.

; block
# A contiguous series of bytes (usually 512) treated as a single logical unit in RAM or permanent storage media.
# A user-marked area of a text file.

; boot
: To start the system by reading the information needed from a storage device, such as a floppy or hard disk, into the computer's memory. Also refers to items used in this process: the boot disk. (See reboot.)

; bootable
: Refers to a device from which the Amiga can boot. A bootable disk must contain all the system files needed for the computer to start operation.

; Bridgeboard
: An expansion board from Commodore that allows hardware emulation of PC-compatible computers.

; brush
: An IFF graphics file, usually a section cut from a full-sized picture.

; buffer
: A temporary storage area in RAM.

; bug
: An error in software or hardware.

; busy pointer
: An image of a stopwatch that appears in place of the normal pointer when the Workbench is busy and cannot accept further input. Also called the wait pointer.

; byte
: A unit of memory consisting of eight bits, usually equivalent to one character.

; cache memory
: A temporary area in memory with extremely fast access that improves the system performance.

; catalog
: The files that contain the system texts and messages translated to a different language.

; CD-ROM
: A read only storage media. Stores upward of 550 MB on a disk similar to an audio compact disc.

; check box
: A gadget that lets you turn an option on or off. When a check mark appears in the box, the option is selected, or on.

; chip
: A miniaturized electronic circuit, housed in a small, black, rectangular block edged by metal connector pins. A computer is made up of a variety of specialized chips.

; Chip RAM
: The area of RAM accessible to the Amiga's custom chip set. This memory is used for graphics and sound data. Also called graphics memory.

; clear
# To change a bit or flag to its 0, off, or disabled state. Opposite of set.
# To erase a screen or window display.

; CLI (Command Line Interface)
: A means of communicating with a computer by issuing commands from the keyboard. The Shell is the Amiga's CLI.

; click
: To press and release a mouse button. Refers to the selection (left) mouse button unless otherwise specified.

AmigaOS Manual: Workbench Glossary - Revision history

Brian Deneen: */Tool Type/* added a link to the UI Style Guide list of default tool types

Steven Solie at 20:13, 14 February 2014

Steven Solie at 20:10, 14 February 2014

Steven Solie at 20:04, 14 February 2014

Steven Solie: Created page with "This glossary provides definitions of terms used in the Amiga manuals. ; acceleration : An option, selected through the Input editor, that causes the pointer movement to incr..."

Brian Deneen: /Tool Type/ added a link to the UI Style Guide list of default tool types