Glossary (Device Stage Visual Editor)
This topic defines common terms that are used in the Device Stage Visual Editor .
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cabinet file | A file that stores multiple compressed files in a file library. The cabinet format is an efficient way to package and distribute files. |
| Device metadata cache | The folder and path into which the DMRC caches the unpacked device metadata package: %localappdata%\Local\Microsoft\Device Metadata\. |
| Device Metadata Retrieval Client (DMRC) | The DMRC manages the device metadata operation in Windows 7. |
| Device metadata store | The folder and path into which Device Stage Visual Editor saves a built device metadata package: %programdata%\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceMetadataStore\. |
| GUID | Globally unique identifier. A GUID is a 128-bit integer (16 bytes) that can be used across all computers and networks wherever a unique identifier is required. |
| Independent hardware vendor (IHV) | A company that manufacturers or sells hardware that is specifically related to electronics or computers. |
| Microsoft Device Experience Development Kit (MDEDK) | This kit provides the information and materials that you need to develop Device Stage experiences for supported devices. |
| Multifunction device | A device that occupies one device location on its bus but contains more than one functional unit. Each unit corresponds to a driver (or set of drivers that together service the unit). Examples of multifunction devices include modem/network adapters, combination audio/game ports, and so on. |
| Nomad device | Portable devices that are with you on-the-go and can be connected to a computer to download, upload, copy, and transfer images, music, and files. Nomad devices include mobile phones, media players, and digital cameras. |
| Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) | The service that delivers the device metadata packages that partners submit to Microsoft. |
Related topics
Device Stage Visual Editor v1.5 User's Guide