Viewport
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvjuːpɔː(ɹ)t/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Viewport is a noun meaning A viewing window.
Meaning
A viewing window.
More Meanings
- (computer graphics) A typically rectangular region representing the range or area currently visible (within a window, screen, etc.).
- (transitive, computer graphics) To clip (an image or region) so that it fits in a viewport.
Example Sentences
acrylic plastic viewports in pressure vessels for human occupancy
Dragging the scroll-bar changes which part of the picture is visible within the viewport.
Some general ideas on clipping, viewporting, and windowing can be found in Rogers and Adams.
The main thing I want you to take away from this chapter is knowing where to start and creating a very simple viewported web site using nothing more than an extra tag and simple HTML.
Word Forms
- viewports
- viewporting
- viewported
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lookout, window, viewshaft, glass, loop-window, windowing.
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