AMS 500
ABSOLUTE MARKING SYSTEM
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS:
Template
: Plate that holds the markers.
Fixture
: Same as template.
Segment
: A dedicated location on the template where to insert the element.
Elements
: One marker card.
Tags
: Refers to markers.
Marker
card
: Refers to one card with a number of markers or tags.
Marker
Tab
: Marker card field for user data, i.e. P.O. number, customer name, etc.
Leader Marker:
Refers to the marker you must double-click on in order to access the
editor. You find the marker leader by bringing your cursor over the marker card, click
and hold the left button of the mouse. A pop-up window appears and shows the “Labeling
direction” example: “
Labeling direction: Upper Left =>Upper Right”
This indicates
that the leader is the upper left marker. For other cards you may see
“Labeling
Direction: Lower Left =>Lower Right”
Labeling
: Marking.
“X” and “Y” Coordinates
: The direction of the plotter arm; up-down being “Y”, left-
right being “X”.
Computer port
: Communication port of the computer also called parallel; most printer
are connected to LPT1, and we recommend using a parallel port.
Interface
: Refers to communication port of the computer.
Plot
: Action of marking or executing the data sent from the computer with a plotter.
