Integrating object-oriented design software with record-based CAD software
US7908296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2111/04
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Implementations of the present invention allow a user to work within a record-based design environment while achieving the advantages provided by an object-oriented database. In particular, the user of components in accordance with the present invention can create designs within a record-based application program, within an object-oriented application program, or within a third application program linked by the object-oriented program, and still have the graphical representation thereof visibly displayed in the record-based application program.
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