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Method of establishing constraints and links in a distribution frame between graphical elements and resolving the constaints

  • US 5,437,008 A
  • Filed: 06/23/1992
  • Issued: 07/25/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/23/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of establishing spatial relationships between two or more graphical elements displayed on a page in response to a user'"'"'s input, each graphical element having dimensional attributes and a position on the page, comprising:

  • (a) creating, in response to user input, a distribution frame defining an area on the page bordered by a boundary;

    (b) automatically linking the graphical elements to the distribution frame, wherein the graphical elements are encompassed by the boundary;

    (c) creating, in response to user input, alignment and distribution criteria that determine spatial relationships between the graphical elements placed within the distribution frame; and

    (d) establishing, in response to user input, links between the attributes of each graphical element and the distribution frame wherein at least one dimension of each graphical element is a function of the area encompassed by the distribution frame.

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