Glossary - O

object -

A set of data and actions that can be performed on that data.
Object Interface Definition Language (OIDL) -
Specification language used in SOM Version 1 for defining classes. Replaced by Interface Definition Language (IDL).
object window -
A window that does not have a parent but which might have child windows. An object window cannot be presented on a device.
OIDL -
Object Interface Definition Language.
open -
To start working with a file, directory, or other object.
ordered list -
Vertical arrangements of items, with each item in the list preceded by a number or letter.
outline font -
A set of symbols, each of which is created as a series of lines and curves. Synonymous with vector font. Contrast with image font.
output area -
An area of storage reserved for output. (A)
owner window -
A window into which specific events that occur in another (owned) window are reported.
ownership -
The determination of how windows communicate using messages.
owning process -
The process that owns the resources that might be shared with other processes.

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