GLOSSARY
GLOSSARY-10
hexadecimal
Numbering system with a base of 16. The numbers 10 through
15 are represented by A through F.
HFDL
Host forms description language.
hierarchy
Relative priority assigned to arithmetic or logical operations that
must be performed.
high-level language
Programming language consisting of words and symbols that are
close to normal English and, also readily understandable by the
user. High-level source languages are used for most commercial
programs.
highlight color
Printing with black plus another color. A range of colors, tints,
and shades is printed by varying the percentage of black dots,
colored dots, and the white space between the dots.
HIP
Host interface processor.
host
Computer accessed by users that serves as a source of high-
speed data processing for workstations with less computer
power. Commonly referred to as mainframe.
host interface
Connection between network and host computer.
HSB
A printing industry standard color definition model in which all
colors are defined in terms of values for hue, saturation, and
brightness. Refer to color definition model.
hue
The name that describes a color's general appearance, such as
red, green, and blue.
identifier (id)
Character(s) used to identify or name data and possibly to
indicate certain properties of that data image area on a physical
page that may contain text or graphics.
IFU
Interpress font utility. A utility for managing Interpress fonts.
image area
Area on a physical page that may contain text or graphics.
initialize
1. To prepare a blank diskette so it can accept data. This is
usually accomplished when a program is booted. 2. To set all
information in a computer system to its starting values.
initial program load
See IPL.
ink catalog
File containing inks that is referenced by all software for color
information. The ink catalog file has the extension .ICT.
