536 Glossary
Preferences
Preferences are attributes of the VEE environment that you can change
using the
Default Preferences button on the toolbar, or the menu
File ⇒ Default Preferences. For example, you can change the
default colors, fonts, and number format.
Program
In VEE, a graphical program that consists of a set of objects connected
with lines. The program typically represents a solution to an engineering
problem.
Program Explorer
A facility in the VEE window that permits exploration of a program,
especially the parts of a program that might not be visible on the physical
screen.
Propagation
The rules that objects and programs follow when they operate or run. See
also Data Flow.
Properties
Object properties are attributes of VEE objects that you can change using
Properties on the object menu, such as colors, fonts, and titles.
Pull-Down Menu
A menu that is pulled down from the menu bar when you position the
pointer over a menu title and click the left mouse button.
Scroll Arrow
An arrow that, when clicked on, scrolls through a list of data files or other
choices in a dialog box, or moves the work area.
Scroll Bar
A rectangular bar that, when dragged, scrolls through a list of data files or
other choices in a dialog box, or moves the work area.
Select
To choose an object, an action to be performed, or a menu item. Usually
you make a selection by clicking the mouse.
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