User Guide

Glossary
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ACDInTouch
A data exchange service that is a means of staying in touch with new develop-
ments from ACD Systems.
ACDSee Database
The database includes two parts: the cached thumbnail file, as well as the file
information file. The file information includes description, database date, author,
notes and keywords. The description is stored in a hidden file called “descript.ion”
and is located in the same folder as the images. If you share your images (using
ACDSee share tools such as E-mail and SendPix) the descriptions will not be
included.
ACDSee PowerPack
ACDSee PowerPack is a combination of digital imaging tools that includes
ACDSee, ACD FotoAngelo, and ACD FotoCanvas. ACDSee includes ACDSee and
ACD FotoCanvas Lite.
acquire
Adding images to your computer system using peripherals like scanners or digital
cameras, or by using screen capture devices.
albums
A Collection of images; each image in the album is a shortcut.
aspect ratio
The ratio of width to height of an image.
archives
A collection of files used for storage; often these files are grouped together and
compressed. You can view and edit files directly inside an archive using ACDSee.
With other applications you would need to extract or decompress the archive.
azimuth
Places an imaginary light source at a specific angle flat to the image. Azimuth
works in conjunction with the elevation to position a light source for generating the
3d emboss effect. A value of 0 is from the right, -90 is from the bottom, 90 is from
the top, and 180 or -180 is from the left.
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