System and method for creation of an object within an object hierarchy structure
First Claim
1. An object hierarchy structure system comprising:
- an object generator that in response to a command to expand a node provides a initiator node that facilitates generation of a new object within the object hierarchy upon expansion of the node; and
a display component that concurrently displays the initiator node with the expanded node.
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Abstract
A system and method relating to creation of object(s) in an object hierarchy structure is provided. An object generator that in response to a command to expand a node/object provides a initiator node that facilitates generation of a new object within the object hierarchy upon expansion of the node. A display component concurrently displays the initiator node with the expanded node. The initiator node used for creating objects placed (e.g., in-line) within an object hierarchy structure. To create a new object, an instruction (e.g., user input) to expand a node having a initiator node is received. By selecting the initiator node and entering a name, an object of type defined by the initiator node is created. For example, once the object is created the user can enter information defining parameter(s) of the object. Information can be entered through a user interface box (e.g., text box) that is displayed upon the creation of the object. Also, a grid can overlay the object hierarchy structure allowing information to be entered directly into grid cell(s). The grid can further be employed to display defined parameter(s).
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39 Claims
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1. An object hierarchy structure system comprising:
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an object generator that in response to a command to expand a node provides a initiator node that facilitates generation of a new object within the object hierarchy upon expansion of the node; and
a display component that concurrently displays the initiator node with the expanded node. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An object hierarchy structure system comprising:
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an object generator that in response to a command to expand a node provides a initiator node that generates at least one functionality that can be employed with an object within the object hierarchy upon expansion of the node; and
a display component that concurrently displays the initiator node and the at least one functionality with the expanded node. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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23. A method that facilitates creation of a new object in an object hierarchy comprising:
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receiving an instruction to expand an object folder; and
,concurrently displaying contents of the folder and an option related to creation of a new object associated with at least one of the contents. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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26. A method that facilitates creation of new objects in an object hierarchy comprising:
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receiving an instruction to expand an object folder; and
,concurrently displaying contents of the folder and an option related to manipulation of at least one of the contents. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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29. A method that facilitates creation of new objects in an object hierarchy comprising:
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displaying an object hierarchy structure having an expandable node;
receiving an input associated with expansion of the expandable node; and
,concurrently displaying contents of the expandable node and information associated with creation of a new object associated with at least one of the contents. - View Dependent Claims (20, 30)
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31. A method that facilitates the availability of a particular functionality of an object within an object hierarchy comprising:
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displaying an object hierarchy structure having an expandable node;
receiving an input associated with expansion of the expandable node; and
concurrently displaying contents of the expandable node and information associated with a particular functionality of an object associated with at least one of the contents.
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32. A data packet transmitted between two or more computer processes that facilitates an object hierarchy structure, the data packet comprising:
an object generated by a initiator node displayed as part of the object hierarchy structure upon expansion of an expandable node.
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33. A computer readable medium storing computer executable components of an object hierarchy structure system comprising:
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a display component that displays an object hierarchy structure having an expandable node;
an input component that facilitates expansion of the expandable node and receipt of input information; and
,a object generator that provides a initiator node to the object hierarchy structure upon expansion of the expandable node and generates an object of the object hierarchy structure based, at least in part, upon the initiator node and the input information.
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34. An object hierarchy structure system comprising:
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means for displaying an object hierarchy structure having an expandable node;
means for receiving input facilitating expansion of the expandable node and receipt of input information; and
,means for generating an object based on a initiator node provided to the object hierarchy structure upon expansion of the expandable node, the object being generated based, at least in part, upon the initiator node and the input information.
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35. A system that facilitates creation of a new object in an object hierarchy comprising:
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means for receiving an instruction to expand an object folder; and
,means for concurrently displaying contents of the folder and an option related to creation of a new object associated with at least one of the contents.
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36. An object hierarchy structure user interface comprising:
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an object hierarchy structure region that displays an object hierarchy structure having an expandable node; and
,an initiator node region that displays an initiator node upon expansion of the expandable node.
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37. A user interface facilitating an in-line modeless wizard comprising:
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an object hierarchy structure region that displays an object hierarchy structure having an expandable node;
an initiator node region that displays an initiator node upon expansion of the expandable node;
a parameter region that facilitates receipt of information associated with a parameter upon initiation of an operation associated with the initiator node;
a drop-down combo box region that provides an option to a user associated with the parameter; and
,a visual cue region that provides a visual cue to a user regarding status of the operation associated with the initiator node. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39)
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Specification