Thursday, 16 May 2024, 2:55 AM
Site: edulabs.org academy
Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: Technical Glossary -- (Kurt Smith)
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Snap to GridThe Snap to Grid tool allows user to precisely position their elements on the Flash page. |
SoundThere are two types of sounds in Flash: event sounds and stream sounds. An event sound must download completely before it begins playing, and it continues playing until explicitly stopped. Stream sounds begin playing as soon as enough data for the first few frames has been downloaded. |
Speech input/outputMany computer programs, especially word processors, can read text audibly and can convert spoken words into text. |
Spell-/grammar-checkerMost word processors contain the automatic facility to check texts for unknown words. These are spell-checkers. Some word processors also contain the automatic facility to check the grammar of the text against pre-programmed criteria. Both facilities are generally able to offer alternative suggestions where they detect a possible mistake. |
SpreadsheetAn application in which textual and numerical data can be entered, stored and displayed. It can perform sophisticated calculations and be used to draw graphs of the data. Spreadsheets are especially useful for exploring models in which the rules are governed by mathematical relationships, e.g. the budget for a design and technology project. |
SQL structured query language |
StageWhen the Stage is magnified, you may not be able to see all of it. The Hand tool lets you move the Stage to change the view without having to change the magnification. |
StrokeThe ability to make shapes in adobe flash can me created through using strokes. Strokes can be accessed in the colours section in the tool box, where the colour of the stroke can be changed. |
SymbolSymbols can have all the functionality that you can create with Flash, including animation |
SyntaxThe rules for the construction of a command or statement when using actionscripting. |