Application and method for creating a list from pre-defined and user values
US5872568A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1297
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention is carried out in the following environment. The computer system has at least a visual operator interface, an operating system for operating applications within the computer system, and memory for storing at least part, preferably all, of an application. The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and application for constructing in a graphical user interface a list of values from pre-defined and user-defined values. Also disclosed is a means for adding, modifying, and deleting values. Additionally disclosed is a means for copying selected values from one entry to another entry in the list of values.
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