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System and method for enforcing integrity in component plan construction

  • US 6,128,618 A
  • Filed: 11/13/1997
  • Issued: 10/03/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of enforcing uniqueness of names among objects in hierarchical levels, comprising the steps of:

  • a) selecting one of a plurality of hierarchical levels each having an associated designation;

    b) eliciting entry of a name to be associated with an object at said selected one hierarchical level;

    c) in response to said entry, checking said selected one hierarchical level to determine whether said name is unique within said selected one hierarchical level;

    d) in response to determining said name to be unique, storing said name and associating said name with said object;

    e) in response to determining said name to be redundant and therefore other than unique, making an indication and denying storage of said name from step (b) within said selected one hierarchical level.

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