Glossary

application mode

The mode in which two or more files are combined so that many Xbrowse options apply to an entire program rather than to an individual routine. This is the default mode of Xbrowse.

button

An icon that allows you to open menus, execute commands, or display pop-up windows. To activate, position the cursor on the button and press the left mouse button. This is also referred to as clicking on a button.

call tree

A graphical display of selected source code in which the name of the source file is shown at the top of the Xbrowse display and called routines and subprograms are displayed below.

click

To press a mouse button once and release it without moving the pointer.

compiler information file

A file produced by C and Fortran compilers that describes a source file. Depending upon compiler options, this file may contain information about procedures, variables, constants, labels, compiler messages, cross-reference information, and so forth.

external call

A call to a subprogram for which Xbrowse does not have the source code loaded.

information pane

Screen area located at the bottom of the main Xbrowse window that displays acknowledgments, messages, and errors. You also can type Xbrowse commands in this panel.

menu buttons

Buttons located on the menu bar at the top of the main Xbrowse window. Clicking on a menu button opens the associated menu.

node

A point defined by a unique name.

peel-off capability

Allows you to convert a screen segment into a separate X Window System window that can be moved, resized, iconified, or otherwise manipulated in the same manner as any other X Window System window.

pop-up window

A window that is displayed to perform a specific function and that is then dismissed.

source-code pane

Screen area located in the middle of the main Xbrowse window that displays the source code you currently are browsing.

source file

The actual code being examined by Xbrowse.

upper-display pane

Screen area located near the top of the main Xbrowse window that displays three information lists that contain output from menu options.