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Data-driven layout engine

  • US 20020085019A1
  • Filed: 05/25/2001
  • Published: 07/04/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/1994
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a graphical user interface, a method for drawing objects comprising the steps of:

  • receiving, by a first layer, a command from an application to draw an object on said user interface;

    translating, by said first layer, said command into a drawing primitive which includes a pointer to data associated with said object;

    sending said drawing primitive to a layout engine;

    retrieving, by said layout engine, said data associated with said object; and

    drawing, by said layout engine, said object on said user interface.

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