Layout and line routing composition

Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Presentation processing of document – Structured document

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C715S204000, C715S255000, C715S853000, C707S778000, C707S798000

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07949946

ABSTRACT:
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for the facilitating the layout and composition of graphics. Embodiments of the present invention allow declarative input for creation and modification of layout compositions and also allows adjustments or modifications made to layout compositions. Layout compositions may be created, adjusted, and modified by input through a markup language or by user-commands and gestures. Relationships and associations among nodes and among line segments and connections between nodes which are embodied within a composition or created by an auto layout are preserved both during and after adjustments and modifications.

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