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Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) A feature that enables users to
insert and use objects created in other applications into a form.
OCR See
Optical Character Recognition
.
ODBC An acronym for
Open Data Base Connectivity.
OmniForm uses an
ODBC data source, such as FoxPro, to import and export information to
and from a database. Database drivers are installed during OmniForm
installation.
OLE See
Object Linking and Embedding
.
operator A symbol used to represent mathematical, comparison, logical,
or text operations to be performed within a calculation. Place operators
between fields in a calculation. Place the
Addition
(+) operator between
two fields in a calculation, for example, so that OmniForm adds numbers
in those two fields together.
optical character recognition (OCR) The technology used to
automatically transfer printed text into a computer so that the text can be
edited and used without retyping. OmniForm’s Logical Form
Recognition technology incorporates OCR.
original form A form that retains both graphics and its original look
during import. It has fillable fields but no editable text. Use the original
form option when you want to fill a form and have it resemble the
original, but do not need to do any major editing.
paint order In OmniForm, the order in which objects are painted. The way
an object is painted is determined by selecting background, border, and
fill line colors for it and for any cells, elements, or objects within that
object.
parenthesis In OmniForm, an element used to enclose all elements of a
function. Parentheses look like this: ( )
PCX A graphic file format produced by some scanners.
pixel Short for picture element. A point (dot) on the graphics screen.
point A typographic unit of measurement equal to 1/72 inch, measured
vertically. Points are used to describe font size.
prefill element A character used as a separator in a comb element. The
default prefill character is a hyphen (-), often used in phone numbers.
recalculate To reapply new or changed calculations to all selected records
in a database.
recognition The process of using converting a paper form into an editable
electronic form. See
Logical Form Recognition
and
Optical Character
Recognition
.
record In OmniForm, a collection of all the information on a form.
Whenever you import or open a new form and fill it in, you have a new
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