Method and system for aligning and laying out drawing...

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2007-01-11

2009-12-15

Barnes-Bullock, Crystal J (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S057000, C715S204000, C715S243000, C345S440000, C345S441000, C345S651000, C345S662000, C345S677000

Reexamination Certificate

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07634324

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention include a method for aligning and laying out drawing elements in a computer-aided design drawing and computer-readable medium storing instructions for implementing the method. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method, which includes the steps of receiving a selection of an insertion point on an object within the CAD drawing, where the drawing element attaches to the object at the insertion point, placing the drawing element at the insertion point, and orienting the drawing element at a predetermined alignment angle relative to the object.

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