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System configuration editor with an iconic function sequencer

  • US 20020022895A1
  • Filed: 03/06/2001
  • Published: 02/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for controlling a machine, the machine having at least one motion control device coupled to and controlling an actuator, said method comprising:

  • displaying a plurality of items in one area of a display screen, the items representing functions performable by the actuator;

    selecting a first item from said plurality of items;

    causing a first icon corresponding to said selected first item to be displayed in a second area of the display screen, a direction along said second area representing a chronologic sequence;

    selecting a second item from said plurality of items;

    causing a second icon corresponding to said selected second item to be displayed in said second area of the display screen; and

    permitting said second icon to be positioned in contact with said first icon in said second area if said second item is chronologically sequentially compatible with said first item.

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