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Nib.
The UltraPen’s replaceable tip.
Non-eraser aware application.
An application that does not have built-in support for the UltraPen’s
eraser. See also
.
Pixel.
The smallest unit of measurement on your monitor screen. To double-click with the UltraPen, you
must tap the tablet twice in the same place (same screen pixel).
Pressure-sensitive application.
Any application that supports input pressure. Pressure sensitivity
allows for natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in graphics applications.
Proximity.
The distance above the tablet surface, 5 mm (0.2 inch), where the pen is detected. This
enables you to move the screen cursor without actually touching the tablet, making tracing possible. The
UltraPen’s side switch also works when the pen is in proximity.
Relative positioning.
A method for positioning the screen cursor. With relative positioning, the UltraPen
behaves like a mouse. See also
.
Screen cursor.
The cursor on the monitor screen. Screen cursors have different shapes, such as an
arrow or a box, depending on the type of application you are running.
Wintab.
The interface standard used for tablets in Microsoft Windows. PenPartner supports all Wintab-
compatible applications under Windows 95, NT, and 3.1.
