Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 484)

Glossary–2
Publication 2711-6.0
bit – The smallest unit of information in the binary numbering
system. A bit is represented by the digits 0 and 1.
bitmap – An image stored as a pattern of dots (or pixels).
byte – A sequence of 8 consecutive bits that are treated as a single
value.
cascade – A way of arranging opens windows (application file and
screens) in the workspace so that they overlap each other, with the
title bar of each visible.
choose – To use a mouse or keyboard to pick an item that begins an
action in PanelBuilder. You choose commands on the menus or tools
to perform tasks.
click – To press and release the mouse button quickly.
color palette – A fixed set of the 16 standard EGA colors which are
used to apply color to the foreground and background of objects, text
and graphics.
command – A menu item that you choose to carry out an action.
You choose a command from a menu or click a tool on one of the
tool bars.
command button – A button that carries out an action in a dialog
box. A command button has a label that describes the action to carry
out (Close, Cancel). Choosing a command button followed by
ellipsis (Options...) opens another dialog.
control panel – 1) A panel which may contain instruments or
user-operated switches. 2) In the PanelView terminal, objects that
allow an operator to access and control plant operations through
manipulation of the controller data table.
controller, programmable – Refer to programmable controller.
copy – To put a copy of the selected object or screen onto the
Clipboard so that you can transfer it to another location.
cut – To move the selected object or screen onto the Clipboard.
DF1 – A peer-to-peer protocol that combines features of ANSI
X3.28-1976 specification subcategories D1 (data transparency) and
F1 (two-way simultaneous transmission with embedded responses).
DH485 – Allen-Bradley network protocol for RS-485
communications.