zoomstanden

Zoomstanden is a term used in some German-language technical contexts to describe the current zoom state of a display, camera, or map interface. It combines Zoom, referring to magnification, with Stand (state or position), and is typically used to denote the combination of the active zoom level and the corresponding viewport or image dimensions at a given moment.

In practice, Zoomstanden appears in documentation and software interfaces rather than as a universally standardized concept. In photography and videography, it can indicate the active focal length or zoom factor as part of a workflow or user manual. In geographic information systems and mapping applications, Zoomstanden is used to refer to the current zoom level and scale shown to the user, such as a magnification percentage or a map scale like 1:5000. In user interface design, the term may describe how content is rendered at different magnifications and how zoom controls influence the visible area.

Representations of Zoomstanden vary by platform. Common forms include a numeric zoom percentage (for example, 100%, 150%), a scale ratio (such as 1:5000), or a zoom level index used by the software. Some systems treat zoom as a separate parameter from pan or viewport position, while others encapsulate both in a single viewport state.

Because Zoomstanden is not universally standardized, terminology and exact meanings can differ across programs. See also Zoom, Scale, Zoom level, Viewport. For precise interpretation, consult the relevant software’s help files or API documentation.