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Multi-size control for multiple adjacent workspaces

  • US 5,771,042 A
  • Filed: 07/17/1996
  • Issued: 06/23/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of controlling size of multiple workspaces in a user interface environment, the method comprising the steps of:

  • connecting workspaces to create a single size control separator for borders of workspaces which are aligned with the border of an adjacent workspace by snapping the border of a workspace to the border of an adjacent workspace to connect the workspaces and create a single size control separator for the borders of the adjacent workspace when the border of a workspace is moved to within a predetermined distance from the border of an adjacent workspace; and

    resizing connected workspaces utilizing the single size control separator for the connected workspace based upon translation of the size control separator.

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