Method and system for performing direct manipulation operations

Details Method and system for performing direct manipulation operations Method and system for performing direct manipulation operations

1991-12-17

1995-06-06

Black, Thomas G.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

345163, 364DIG2, 36492912, G06F 3033

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054229936

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are a method and system for directly manipulating an icon in a data processing system. The method includes attaching a visual pointer to the icon and moving the pointer with the icon attached thereto about the display screen. While the pointer remains attached to the icon, the user can manipulate other software objects.

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Edel, M., "The Tinkertoy Graphical Programming Environment", IEEE Proceedings Compsac, 1986, pp. 299-303.

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