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Alexandre Balaban: Categorized into User Interface Style Guide

2013-04-26T09:28:14Z

Categorized into User Interface Style Guide

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	The purpose of this glossary is three-fold:		The purpose of this glossary is three-fold:

Alexandre Balaban: Fully anchored and inter-linked

2012-07-09T14:20:34Z

Fully anchored and inter-linked

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Alexandre Balaban: drawer definition add-on

2012-07-09T13:37:22Z

drawer definition add-on

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	; drawer		; drawer
	: A subdivision of a disk storage area. A drawer corresponds to an AmigaDOS directory.		: A subdivision of a disk storage area. A drawer corresponds to an AmigaDOS directory. Usually ''drawer'' is used in the context of the Workbench, while ''directory'' is preferred in the context of the Shell.

	; drive name		; drive name

Alexandre Balaban: Reworked the introduction

2012-07-04T07:56:43Z

Reworked the introduction

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	The purpose of this glossary is three-fold:		The purpose of this glossary is three-fold:

	First, it is for you, the reader, if you are unsure as to the meaning of a term in this ~~manual~~.		* First, it is for you, the reader, if you are unsure as to the meaning of a term in this wiki.
		⚫	* Second, the technical writer in your organization can use it as a reference/style guide when writing documentation. For that reason, some terms are included in this glossary that haven't been discussed within the main body of this wiki. The capitalization, spelling and definitions given here agree (when applicable) with the User's Guide. If you follow this style, your manual will better agree with the main user manual for the Amiga system software. For instance, the definition for serial may be obvious to you, but by consulting this guide you can see that the user's manual did not capitalize it.

		⚫	* Third, it is for you, the developer, to let you know where certain functions are found in the system and what version of the system software contains that function. For instance, the concept of AppIcons first appeared with Release 2 of the system software and is supported by workbench.library. If you look at the glossary entry for [[#AppIcon\|AppIcon]] you'll see it suffixed with ''Release 2 workbench.library''.
⚫	Second, the technical writer in your organization can use it as a reference/style guide when writing documentation. For that reason, some terms are included in this glossary that haven't been discussed within the main body of this ~~book~~. The capitalization, spelling and definitions given here agree (when applicable) with the User's Guide. If you follow this style, your manual will better agree with the main user manual for ~~Release 2 of~~ the Amiga system software. For instance, the definition for serial may be obvious to you, but by consulting this guide you can see that the user's manual did not capitalize it.

⚫	Third, it is for you, the developer, to let you know where certain functions are found in the system and what version of the system software contains that function. For instance, the concept of AppIcons first appeared with Release 2 of the system software and is supported by workbench.library. If you look at the glossary entry for AppIcon you'll see it suffixed with ''Release 2 workbench.library''.

	Note: the codes (v) and (n) refer to verb and noun, respectively. A word may have different spellings and/or meanings depending on whether it is being used as a verb or a noun.		Note: the codes (v) and (n) refer to verb and noun, respectively. A word may have different spellings and/or meanings depending on whether it is being used as a verb or a noun.

Alexandre Balaban: Added some more anchors and intra glossary links

2012-07-04T07:49:05Z

Added some more anchors and intra glossary links

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Alexandre Balaban: Started including anchors and intra glossary links

2012-07-03T23:03:02Z

Started including anchors and intra glossary links

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	==A==		==A==
	; absolute pathname		;absolute pathname{{Anchor\|absolute pathname}}
	: The explicit identification of a file or directory - one that includes the device or partition name and any directories that lead to the file.		:The explicit identification of a file or [[#directory\|directory]] - one that includes the [[#device\|device]] or [[#partition\|partition]] name and any directories that lead to the file.

	; action gadget		;action gadget{{Anchor\|action gadget\|button}}
	: A box in a window that lets you choose an operation to be performed by selecting the box. Common action gadgets are Continue, Save and Cancel. Also called ''buttons''.		: A box in a [[#window\|window]] that lets you choose an operation to be performed by selecting the box. Common action gadgets are Continue, Save and Cancel. Also called ''buttons''.

	; active		;active{{Anchor\|active}}
	: Currently selected; such as "the active window".		: Currently selected; such as "the active window".

	; AmigaDOS		;AmigaDOS{{Anchor\|AmigaDOS\|DOS}}
	: The disk operating system (DOS) used by Amiga computers.		: The disk operating system (DOS) used by Amiga computers.

	; AppIcon		;AppIcon{{Anchor\|AppIcon}}
	: An icon on Workbench that allows the user to pass arguments to an application. For instance, if a text processor has an AppIcon on Workbench, the user could drag the icon for a text file onto the AppIcon and that file would be loaded into the application. ''Release 2 workbench.library''		: An [[#icon\|icon]] on Workbench that allows the user to pass arguments to an application. For instance, if a text processor has an AppIcon on Workbench, the user could drag the icon for a text file onto the AppIcon and that file would be loaded into the application. ''Release 2 workbench.library''

	; application gadget		;application gadget{{Anchor\|application gadget}}
	: Any of a number of programmed graphic images that appear within programs and can be manipulated with the mouse to perform a certain function. Under Release 2 of the operating system, standard application gadgets are available to the developer through GadTools. Previously, you would have to create application gadgets within your program.		: Any of a number of programmed graphic images that appear within programs and can be manipulated with the mouse to perform a certain function. Under Release 2 of the operating system, standard application gadgets are available to the developer through [[#GadTools\|GadTools]]. Previously, you would have to create application gadgets within your program.

	; AppMenu		; AppMenu{{Anchor\|AppMenu}}
	: An AppMenu allows the user to add a custom menu item to the Workbench Tools menu. ''Release 2 workbench.library''		: An AppMenu allows the user to add a custom [[#menu\|menu]] item to the Workbench Tools menu. ''Release 2 workbench.library''

	; AppWindow		; AppWindow{{Anchor\|AppWindow}}
	: A window on Workbench that allows the user to pass arguments to an application. For example, if a text processor has an AppWindow, the user can drag the icon for a text file into the AppWindow and that file would be loaded into the application. ''Release 2 workbench.library''		: A [[#window\|window]] on Workbench that allows the user to pass arguments to an application. For example, if a text processor has an AppWindow, the user can drag the [[#icon\|icon]] for a text file into the AppWindow and that file would be loaded into the application. ''Release 2 workbench.library''

	; archive		; archive{{Anchor\|archive}}
	: 1. (n) A backup copy of a file or files.		: 1. (n) A backup copy of a file or files.
	: 2. (v) To copy files to disk or tape for backup purposes.		: 2. (v) To copy files to disk or tape for backup purposes.

	; ARexx		; ARexx{{Anchor\|ARexx}}
	: A text-based language that, along with Workbench and the Shell, serves as a built-in user interface for the Amiga. ARexx has two main uses. As a scripting language, it can operate internally with applications. It can also be used to operate two or more applications that may or may not be inherently compatible. In your documentation you should note that ARexx is a trademark of William S. Hawes.		: A text-based language that, along with [[#Workbench\|Workbench]] and the [[#Shell\|Shell]], serves as a built-in user interface for the Amiga. ARexx has two main uses. As a scripting language, it can operate internally with applications. It can also be used to operate two or more applications that may or may not be inherently compatible. In your documentation you should note that ARexx is a trademark of William S. Hawes.

	; argument		; argument{{Anchor\|argument}}
	: An additional item of information, such as a filename, value or option, included along with a command. This information determines the exact action of the command.		: An additional item of information, such as a filename, value or option, included along with a command. This information determines the exact action of the command.

	; argument passing		; argument passing{{Anchor\|argument passing}}
	: Specifying parameters for a program or command to follow. On the Workbench, this can be handled through the Tool Types and Default Tool fields of an icon, or through an AppWindow, AppIcon or AppMenu. More traditionally, arguments can be passed via a command line in the Shell.		: Specifying parameters for a program or command to follow. On the Workbench, this can be handled through the Tool Types and Default Tool fields of an icon, or through an AppWindow, AppIcon or AppMenu. More traditionally, arguments can be passed via a command line in the Shell.

	; assign		; assign{{Anchor\|assign}}
	: To link a directory name to a logical device name, with the ASSIGN command, so that programs which use that directory can look for one device name rather than having to search through several volumes for the directory. For instance, the RAM:T directory is commonly assigned to the device name T:.		: To link a [[#directory\|directory]] name to a logical device name, with the ASSIGN command, so that programs which use that directory can look for one device name rather than having to search through several volumes for the directory. For instance, the RAM:T directory is commonly assigned to the device name T:.

	; attributes		; attributes{{Anchor\|attributes\|protection bits}}
	: A series of flags stored with every file. Attributes indicate file type and control the file operations (read, write, delete, etc.) permissible on the file. Also called ''protection bits''.		: A series of flags stored with every file. Attributes indicate file type and control the file operations (read, write, delete, etc.) permissible on the file. Also called ''protection bits''.

	; autoscroll		; autoscroll{{Anchor\|autoscroll}}
	: To automatically move a screen when the pointer reaches the edges of the currently viewable area.		: To automatically move a [[#screen\|screen]] when the [[#pointer\|pointer]] reaches the edges of the currently viewable area.

	==B==		==B==
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	: Files that act as intermediate stages between AmigaDOS and physical devices, such as the Port-handler file in the L: directory which handles the interface for the PAR:, SER: and PRT: devices.		: Files that act as intermediate stages between AmigaDOS and physical devices, such as the Port-handler file in the L: directory which handles the interface for the PAR:, SER: and PRT: devices.

	; directory		;directory{{Anchor\|directory}}
	: A subdivision in a computer's filing system. Directories are represented on the Workbench as drawer icons.		: A subdivision in a computer's filing system. Directories are represented on the Workbench as drawer icons.

Alexandre Balaban: Added a paragraph by letter

2012-07-03T13:57:37Z

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Steven Solie: Created page with "The purpose of this glossary is three-fold: First, it is for you, the reader, if you are unsure as to the meaning of a term in this manual. Second, the technical writer in y..."

2012-06-28T17:24:46Z

Created page with "The purpose of this glossary is three-fold: First, it is for you, the reader, if you are unsure as to the meaning of a term in this manual. Second, the technical writer in y..."

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