Patent
1992-06-15
1994-10-18
Nguyen, Phu K.
G06F 314
Patent
active
053576039
ABSTRACT:
A computer method and system for changing a shape type of a graphic data object. A first shape type is obtained through user selection and a graphic data object is created having graphic characteristics as predefined and/or as designated by the user. When so desired by the user, a second shape type is obtained through user selection. The graphic data object is then modified to have the second shape type while maintaining the other graphic characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the first and second shape types are selected via a mouse through which the user positions the cursor on a shape type menu. To initially define the appearance of the graphic data object having the first shape type, graphic characteristics are obtained from the user, including color, fill pattern, border and size. The shape type of the graphic data object can be changed by re-selecting a new shape type from the shape type menu. The graphic data object is then redefined and displayed having the new shape type and maintaining the other graphic characteristics as originally selected.
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Microsoft Corporation
Nguyen Phu K.
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