Positioning and alignment aids for shape objects having authorable behaviors and appearances
US6717587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/451
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An intelligent shape is displayed in conjunction with a CAD application program, wherein the intelligent shape selectively displays positioning and alignment aids on the monitor of the computer to assist a user in operating one or more functions of the host application program. When invoked, the intelligent shape displays plugs and sockets related to the shapes on the monitor and aids the user in positioning, aligning, rotating, and connecting shapes together.
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