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System and method for generating graphics charts

US5844558A · kind A · utility

78Cited by
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20Claims
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Filing dateDec 20, 1996
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/18
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer graphics program executed by a processor (12) for generating a plurality of types of graphics charts on a computer display (26) is provided. The program includes instructions for generating an adjustable grid associated with each type of graphics chart. Each grid provides placements for text and shapes for each type of graphics chart. The present invention further includes instructions for generating snap zones associated with each grid for controlling the orientation of the shapes and text placed within the grid.

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