Glossary

contextual ribbon tab
A ribbon tab that is displayed only when a particular type of object, such as a hatch or table, is included in a selection. Toolbars can be changed to contextual tabs in the CUI.
horizontal ribbon
The ribbon, when it is oriented across the top of the file window.
push pin
A push pin-shaped button used on the ribbon and in the Application Menu. On the ribbon, pins keep panels expanded. In the Application Menu, pins keep an item in the list of recently viewed items.
ribbon
A palette that displays buttons and controls used for both 2D drawing and annotation and 3D modeling, viewing, and rendering. See also ribbon tab and ribbon panel and slide-out panel. (RIBBON)
ribbon panel
A labeled control in the ribbon. Ribbon panels contain buttons or other controls. Multiple ribbon panels form a ribbon tab.
ribbon tab
The most general control on the ribbon. Ribbon tabs contain ribbon panels, which contain buttons or other controls.
expanded panel
An area on the ribbon associated with a ribbon panel. An expanded panel contains additional tools and controls. See also ribbon panel and ribbon.
sticky panel
A ribbon panel that is not attached to the rest of the ribbon or application frame.
vertical ribbon
The ribbon when it is oriented vertically, usually on the left or right of the file window.