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Automatic alignment of objects in two-dimensional and three-dimensional display space using an alignment field gradient

  • US 5,463,722 A
  • Filed: 07/23/1993
  • Issued: 10/31/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for aligning a first object to a second object in a computer system comprising a processor, memory, display and graphic object controller, the method comprising:

  • a) displaying the first object and the second object on the computer display;

    b) displaying a cursor on the computer display, said cursor coupled to the graphic object controller;

    c) selecting with the cursor coupled to the graphic object controller the first object displayed on the computer display;

    d) manipulating with the graphic object controller the first object displayed on the computer display towards the second object displayed on the computer display;

    e) providing an alignment field gradient emanating from the second object; and

    f) aligning the first object to the second object in accordance with the alignment field gradient.

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