Method for concurrent data entry and manipulation in multiple applications
First Claim
1. A method of inputting common data into a plurality of computer application programs which are simultaneously active on a computer system in a plurality of windows, said method comprising the steps of:
- setting a display attribute in each of said plurality of windows permitting the utilization of a global cursor;
designating a location within each of said plurality of windows and positioning a global cursor at each of said designated locations;
inputting data at a selected one of said global cursors; and
automatically entering said data at each remaining global cursor in response to said inputting.
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for concurrent data entry and manipulation in a plurality of computer applications which are simultaneously active and displayed in a plurality of viewports or "windows." A display attribute is set in selected windows which permits the utilization of a "global" cursor. After designating a location within each selected window, a global cursor is positioned therein. Thereafter, data entered at or manipulated by a single global cursor will be automatically and concurrently entered at or manipulated within each window having a global cursor positioned therein.
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8 Claims
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1. A method of inputting common data into a plurality of computer application programs which are simultaneously active on a computer system in a plurality of windows, said method comprising the steps of:
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setting a display attribute in each of said plurality of windows permitting the utilization of a global cursor; designating a location within each of said plurality of windows and positioning a global cursor at each of said designated locations; inputting data at a selected one of said global cursors; and automatically entering said data at each remaining global cursor in response to said inputting. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of concurrent manipulation of data within a plurality of computer application programs which are simultaneously active on a computer system in a plurality of windows, said method comprising the steps of:
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setting a display attribute in each of said plurality of windows permitting the utilization of a global cursor; designating a location with each of said plurality of windows and positioning a global cursor at each of said designated locations; manipulating data within a selected one of said plurality of windows utilizing a selected one of said global cursors; and concurrently manipulating similar data in an identical manner within each remaining one of said plurality of windows having a global cursor therein. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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