Account is a D3 storage space comparable to a Database concept of relational databases.

Anonymous Access allows full access to a Business Rule.

Application a software program that provides a solution to a specific business problem.

Browser (mvDesigner  library or class, F2/Cmnd-2)  an mvDesigner window that displays libraries or the contents of the current library.

Browser, Web tool for browsing web pages, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

Catalog is to create a pointer to a compiled program.  Basic programs need to be catalogued before they can be run.

Category is a way to organize a set of entities.  Create a category of Business Rules or  Datanames to facilitate application maintenance.

Character (data type) stores character or number data, up to 10 million characters

Class a library object that contains the definition for a window, menu, form, etc.

Column (database) field definition in a database; a column has a name and data type.

Component Store (F3/Cmnd-3) an mvDesigner window that contains classes, templates, and wizards.

Control an object, such as a button or pick list, that lets you interact with your database.

Database a collection of data organized for easy access

Data file (database) a disk file that stores an Omnis database.

Data type defines the type of data that can be stored in a column, can be character, number, date, etc.

Datanames are variables associated to components.  Data displayed in a component are values held in the associated variable or dataname.

Edit menu used for copying and pasting objects and data.

Enterprise Browser a tree view representing the configured D³ servers.

File (class) defines the columns or fields in an Omnis database.

File menu lets you save your library, print classes and custome reports.

Flash Compile is an optimized way of compiling Basic programs.

Form (or window) area of the screen containing fields and controls for browsing and inserting data into a database.

IS (Information Services) a department that provides computing, networking, and Internet services.

Item is another term for Record.

LAN (Local Area Network) a network of computers, servers, and printers within a company.

Library a disk file that stores the objects in an application such as windows, menus, and reports.

mvDesigner Catalog (mvDCatalog) entries  are Basic programs that can be called from a component's event.

mvDTemplate is a Basic program template that is used as the starting point of all new basic programs.

Number (data type) stores number data with many different decimal and floating point subtypes.

Object any item in a class or library, such as a window or field.

Picture (data type) stores picture data in various formats such as bitmap, jpeg, and png.

Program File is a file containing the Basic programs' source code.

Property a characteristic of an object; the properties of an object can define its appearance or behavior for example.

Property Manager (F6/Cmnd-6) an mvDesigner tool that lets you view and change an object’s properties.

Record a single row of data.

Remote form (or web form) an mvDesigner window for displaying and browsing your database or application on the web.

Remote task (class) an mvDesigner class that handles the connection between a client’s web browser and your mvDesigner application.

Sequence (data type) provides a unique number or reference to each record in your database.

Startup task (class) contains startup code that initializes a library when it is opened.

Subtype (data type) specifies the length, date, or number type of a column or field in your database.

Unique key (field) a column or field that provides a unique reference for each record in your database.

w3Apps is a file containing the pointers to the BASIC programs.  Only BASIC programs referenced in this file can be accessible through mvDesigner components.

Window (class) same as Form.

Wizard (template) automated set of tasks to help you build application components.