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Object association in a computer generated drawing environment

US7719534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2008
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/34
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for associating two objects in a drawing application with one another are provided. Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a method in a computing environment that includes receiving a command to designate a target and designating the target. The method can further include identifying a subject and providing a suggested association of the subject with the target. The method can still further include receiving a command to accept the suggested association and associating the subject with the target as suggested.

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