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Shared modules graphical user interface

  • US 5,956,036 A
  • Filed: 03/31/1997
  • Issued: 09/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer-implemented method of developing computer programs, comprising the steps of:

  • creating a data section in an appliction file, wherein the data section comprises source code, project related data, at least one object identification number, and at least one object relationship;

    appending a runtime section to the created data section in the application file, wherein the runtime section comprises executable code, at least one object identification number, and at least one object relationship;

    retrieving the application file from a data storage device connected to a computer, wherein the created data section of the application file is read at a first time for the purpose of developing an application and the appended runtime section of the application file is read at a second time for the purpose of executing the application, and wherein the application file has at least one function that is adapted to operate on both the created data section and the appended runtime section, each section containing at least one component; and

    displaying a visual representation of the retrieved application file in a project window on a monitor connected to the computer, wherein the visual representation comprises a hierarchical view of a software project and includes one or more visual elements which show relationships between objects and indicate that an object is shared.

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