GTCO CalComp DrawingBoard VI, User Manual

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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.
Increment Modes
This mode is used with other operating modes. Data points are sent only if the transducer
has moved the required increment distance in either the X or Y direction and has satisfied the
requirements of the operating mode. These increment distances are set separately for each
axis.
Jitter
Repeatability error of short duration caused by electrical noise.
Key
Portion of the tablet surface available to the user for tablet setup.
Line Feed
Optional character added to the end of an output format that causes the printer to move to
the next line, or causes a line to be added on the display screen.
Line Mode
The tablet sends coordinate data points continuously, while the pen tip or a cursor button is
depressed, and one additional point when the pen tip or cursor button is released.
LPI
Abbreviation for
lines per inch
. English unit of measurement for resolution measuring the
number of separate, distinguishable locations that may be found within the distance of one
inch.