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Method for reanchoring branches within a directory tree

  • US 6,271,846 B1
  • Filed: 09/30/1998
  • Issued: 08/07/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for re-anchoring a tree object within a graphical user interface (GUI) by selectively modifying a directory tree view, wherein said directory tree view provides a user-viewable display of a directory tree in which said tree object resides, said method comprising the steps of:

  • displaying said directory tree as a first directory tree in which said tree object is anchored to a first location within said GUI;

    in response to a selection of said tree object within said first directory tree, replacing said first directory tree with a second directory tree, wherein said tree object is a root node within said second directory tree, and wherein said replacing step further comprises inputting a user specified re-anchoring location; and

    re-anchoring said tree object to a second location within said GUI corresponding to a relative position of said tree object within said second directory tree from which a user can more easily interact with said tree object.

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