GLOSSARY
character cell Digitized space containing a single character within a font set.
character code Code representing alphanumeric information, such as ASCII.
character map Grid of blocks, where each block corresponds to a letter,
number, punctuation mark, or special character.
character set Number of different characters used by a particular device,
including alphabetic, numeric, and special characters such as
symbols.
CLPS Centralized laser printing system. Technology that uses a laser to
transfer character forms to a page. See also
LPS
.
cpi Characters per inch. Designates the number of characters per
inch for a particular typeface. See also
pitch
.
cluster Group of related feeder trays, usually containing the same size
and type of paper stock. Each cluster has a name, consisting of
one to six alphanumeric characters.
code 1. Set of symbols representing data or instruction to a computer.
2. To write a list of software instructions that cause the product
or system to perform specified instructions.
code conversion Translation of one type of character or symbol code to another.
collate To arrange or assemble into ordered sets.
column Vertical arrangement of characters.
command User instruction to a computer. Commands are words,
mnemonics, or characters that cause a computer to perform
predefined operations.
command language Set of commands that can be used to instruct a system on how
to perform a task.
comment Explanation added to program instructions. They are ignored by
the computer.
compatibility Characteristics of computer equipment permitting one device to
use the same information or programs as another device without
conversion or code modification.
compiler Software that translates instructions written in high–level language
into machine language for execution by a system.
composite character Character that has multiple bitmap references combined into one
bitmap and stored on disk in font memory.
computer language Computer–oriented language consisting solely of computer
instructions. See also
machine language
.
computer program Sequence of instructions suitable for processing by a computer.
concatenate To connect or link in a series, such as files grouped together for
faster processing.
condition code Code returned by a job that is used to verify successful
execution of the job.
configuration One or more computers and related devices (terminals, printers,
and so forth) interconnected and programmed to operate as a
system.
console Functional unit containing devices used by an operator to
communicate with an operating system. It may consist of a
display, keyboard, and certain switches or other controls.
consumable supplies Supplies such as paper and dry ink that are depleted during the
course of normal operation.
HOST FORMS DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE 3.2 FOR IBM MVS CREATING FORMS GLOSSARY–3
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General