Method and apparatus for exchanging information between applicat

Details Method and apparatus for exchanging information between applicat Method and apparatus for exchanging information between applicat

1997-01-27

1998-03-03

Bayerl, Raymond J.

395680, G06F 300

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057245320

ABSTRACT:
A method of communicating information in a computer system. First generate a send set. The send set includes a first type indicator. The first type indicator corresponds to a send object. Next, define a drag site as being associated with the send set. Register the drag site with a first exchange manager. Generate a receive set. The receive set includes the first type indicator. Define a drop site as being associated with the receive set. Register the drop site with a second exchange manager. Drag from the drag site to the drop site. Drop on the drop site. In response to the drop on the drop site, the second exchange manager requests an object corresponding to the first type indicator. The first exchange manager communicates the information, the information corresponding to the send object.

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