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Glossary
Memo Data
Memo-type, optional Ispec data that is stored separately to the primary Ispec records to
assist with the optimization of disk usage. Valid for MCP based LINC Systems only. See
Ispec.
Menu Assistance
A LINC Painter facility that provides assistance when painting an Ispec screen layout or
LINC Report Frame.
menu format query
A query created using the various selection screens of LINC Ad Hoc Inquiry. Contrast with
SQL format query.
MLA
Module
See Multiple Language Mode.
LINC Specification that is a subset of a Module Master. When generated a Module
produces a complete LINC System. See also Module Master.
Module Master
A complete LINC Specification that contains defined parts (Modules) that can be
generated as separate LINC Systems. See also Module.
multiple language facilities
A collective term for the LINC facilities that enable a LINC System to be translated and
used in up to fifteen different languages, from a single LINC Specification.
Multiple Language Mode (MLA)
An facility in a menu of LINC Generate that enables a language name or number to be
defined. (2) See multiple language facilities.
Multiple Ordinate Memo Component
(1) A Memo Component with one or more Ordinates defined by a specified Profile (that is
sometimes referred to as its Automaint Profile). (2) Similar to a Standard Component, but
with multiple Ordinates. (3) See also Component, Standard Component and Automaint
Profile.
N
NOF
NOFORM
See NOF.
(1) A facility for interfacing to and from a LINC System, usually to an non-LINC System and
terminals. (2) The interface to PowerClient uses NOF.
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