built-in function
A function that is built into an application and can be accessed by end-users. For example, most spreadsheet applications support a built-in SUM function that adds up all cells in a row or column.
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A small graphical element used to highlight or itemize a list. {bmc RND_BUL.MRB} A round bullet. {bmc SQ-BUL.MRB} A square bullet. {bmc DIA-BUL.MRB} A diamond bullet. {bmc HAND-BUL.MRB} A pointing-finger bullet.
- bullet camera
A type of video camera often used in surveillance systems, named because of its shape and size. Bullet cameras are small (2 to 2.5 inches long) and are limited to a fixed focal length lens. While bullet cameras are good for small spaces, the images may have slightly cut-off corners because the camera shape and […]
- bulletin board system
An electronic message center. Most bulletin boards serve specific interest groups. They allow you to dial in with a modem, review messages left by others, and leave your own message if you want. Bulletin boards are a particularly good place to find free or inexpensive software products. In the United States alone, there are tens […]
- bump mapping
Bump mapping is used to add detail to an image without increasing the number of polygons. Bump mapping relies on light-reflection calculations to create small bumps on the surface of the object in order to give it texture; the surface of the object is not changed. Bumps are applied by matching up a series of […]
- bundled software
Software that is sold with a computer or other hardware component as part of a package. As competition between computer manufacturers has intensified, bundling software has become a key strategy for attracting consumers. In some cases, the bundled software is even more valuable than the hardware. Bundled software can also be part of a software […]