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Method and apparatus for facilitating integration of software objects between workspaces in a data processing system graphical user interface

  • US 5,491,784 A
  • Filed: 12/30/1993
  • Issued: 02/13/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a data processing system graphical user interface which simultaneously displays a plurality of software objects, a method of facilitating operator integration of items between software objects, comprising the data processing implemented steps of:

  • allowing operator selection of a source software object and a target software object within said data processing system;

    recording said operator selection;

    thereaftermonitoring operator input from a graphical pointing device for selection of items present in said source software object; and

    automatically copying items selected by said operator to said target software object, while said graphical pointing device is maintained within said source software object.

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