RESOLUTION
A measure of the amount of information in a digital
image, expressed in pixels per inch (ppi); also, a measure of the
smallest dot or pixel that can be used by a computer display or output
device, expressed in dots per inch (dpi).
ROUND END CAP
A style of stroke end, in which the end of the
stroke is capped with a semicircle.
SATURATE
To increase color intensity by removing gray.
SCANNER
Any input device that converts printed matter, such as a
photographic print or transparency, into digital data.
SCRIPTING
A script is a succession of commands that Canvas can
execute automatically. Scripting is available for Windows and Mac.
SECTION
A rectangular area that arranges text in columns.
SEQUENCES
An automated feature allows you to build and effi-
ciently maintain a complete library of your Canvas-created design
effects.
SHIFT KEY
A key that, when pressed, causes the subsequent letter
you type to appear in uppercase or the top symbol on a two-character
key to be produced. The Shift key can also modify mouse actions.
SEGMENT
A line or curve between two endpoints in a path.
SELECTION
The information or items that will be affected by the
next command, including objects or a series of characters.
SELECTION BOX
A dashed rectangle that appears as you drag a
Selection tool over objects to select them.
SEPARATIONS
See color separations, page G.761.
SLICE
A slice is a rectangular area of an image that becomes a cell in
an HTML table. The HTML table is then exported to be placed onto
a Web page.
SLIDE SHOW
The display of different screens of information
slides in sequence. Canvas changes the screens after a set time
interval or when you click the mouse. You can also create self-run-
ning slide shows for the Windows platform (.EXE).
SMART POINTER
A pointer symbol representing the Smart Mouse
constraint that is in effect.
SMOOTH POLYGON
A polygon with rounded segments and corners.
SNAP GRID
A grid of horizontal and vertical lines you can display.
The pointer can snap into alignment with the snap grid.
SOURCE LINE
Dotted line that points to the part of the object defin-
ing a Smart Mouse constraint that is in effect.
SPACEBAR
The long, unlabeled bar in the bottom row of keys on a
computer keyboard that you press to insert space between characters.
Round end cap
Sequences palette
Segment