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Method for dynamically linking two objects in two different models

  • US 6,611,847 B1
  • Filed: 12/30/1999
  • Issued: 08/26/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a computer system executing a repository program, a method for dynamically linking two objects in two different models within said repository using a single namespace for associating said objects, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a. receiving object identifiers of each of said two objects and an association name from a computer program using said method;

    b. using said association name to extract a namespace object from said repository program, wherein said namespace object is a part of said repository program for containing association names;

    c. determining if an association already exists between either one of said two objects and said namespace object, and if not;

    d. changing said association name of a first of said two objects and said namespace to an object identifier of a second of said two objects; and

    e. changing said association name of said second of said two objects and said namespace to an object identifier of said first of said two objects.

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