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Method and apparatus for computer program encapsulation

  • US 5,075,847 A
  • Filed: 05/26/1989
  • Issued: 12/24/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for encapsulating a computer software application tool into a computer-aided software development system so that the encapsulated application tool functions in said software development system, said software development system including an electronic digital computer and computer software for operating said computer, said computer software comprising a user interface, an operating system and one or more software development tools for performing predefined software development tasks, said method comprising the steps of:

  • said system converting an interface description file that defines a predetermined behavior in responding to predefined events received from the development tools and from the user interface into a set of software data structures for representing said behavior;

    said system responding to said predefined events received from the development tools and from the user interface by evaluating portions of said data structures corresponding to said predefined events; and

    said system requesting action by said application tool when required by said portions of said data structures.

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