Method and system for stacking toolbars in a computer display

Details Method and system for stacking toolbars in a computer display Method and system for stacking toolbars in a computer display

1995-06-06

1997-07-01

Nguyen, Phu K.

395348, G06F 501, G06F 100

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056447370

ABSTRACT:
A plurality of toolbars that include graphic objects, which can be selected by the user, are arranged in a stack. Only the graphic objects on one or more selected toolbars are displayed. The user can selectively choose a toolbar that has graphic objects currently hidden by the selected toolbar(s), causing one or more of the toolbars to move aside, exposing the group of graphic objects associated with the toolbar newly selected by the user. Movement of the toolbar(s) to disclose the graphic objects on the newly selected toolbar is preferably accomplished by animating the toolbar(s) to slide to different positions, so that the graphic objects or buttons on the newly selected toolbar are displayed. For added realism, the animation sequence used to disclose graphic objects on a selected toolbar includes an audible sound and a "bump" as the toolbar(s) reach a rest position.

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