Re-use wizard
First Claim
1. A method implemented in a computer for using data to perform a task that was input into the computer during a wizard session, the method comprising:
- (a) storing data input into the computer during the wizard session;
(b) in response to identifying a command to perform the task;
(i) recalling the data input during the wizard session; and
(ii) identifying an application object that is the target of the command; and
(c) performing the task using the application object that is the target of the command and data input during the wizard session.
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Abstract
The present application is directed to a re-use wizard. Embodiments of the re-use wizard are directed at recording data input during a wizard session into a stored “template” which may be used to re-use data when the wizard is subsequently executed. More specifically, in one aspect the re-use wizard performs a method that leverages data input during a previous wizard session. In this regard, when a relevant command is identified, the method allows the user to choose among one or more “templates” that may be used to satisfy the command. If the user selects an available template, the method causes data stored in the template to be applied to an application object that is the target of the command. As a result, the user does not need to repetitively enter data when tasks handled by the re-use wizard are scheduled to be performed.
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20 Claims
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1. A method implemented in a computer for using data to perform a task that was input into the computer during a wizard session, the method comprising:
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(a) storing data input into the computer during the wizard session;
(b) in response to identifying a command to perform the task;
(i) recalling the data input during the wizard session; and
(ii) identifying an application object that is the target of the command; and
(c) performing the task using the application object that is the target of the command and data input during the wizard session. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer-readable medium bearing computer-executable instructions which, when executed, carry out a method for using data to perform a task that was input into the computer during a wizard session, the method comprising:
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(a) storing data input into the computer during the wizard session;
(b) in response to identifying a command to perform the task;
(i) recalling the data input during the wizard session; and
(ii) identifying an application object that is the target of the command; and
(c) performing the task using the application object that is the target of the command and data input during the wizard session. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A software system for performing a task using data obtained during a first wizard session, the software system comprising:
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(a) a graphical user interface- capable of obtaining input from the user using graphical display elements;
(b) a data store operative to store data input into the graphical user interface in a format that may be exchanged between software systems; and
(c) a coordination module operative to;
(i) cause data input into the graphical user interface during the wizard session to be stored in the data store; and
(ii) provide the data to an application when the task is identified. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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