Method, memory and apparatus for automatically resizing a plural

Details Method, memory and apparatus for automatically resizing a plural Method, memory and apparatus for automatically resizing a plural

1996-03-29

1997-12-16

Powell, Mark R.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

395340, 345127, G06F 1500

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056995350

ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture direct a computer system to automatically resize a plurality of open windows displayed on the computer display. The method includes the first step of in response to detecting a command from user controls over a first portion of a displayed window, determining if the displayed window is in a default size or a zoomed out size. The second step includes in response to a second command from user controls, determining if a change in state applies to the plurality of windows. The third step includes if the change in size applies to the plurality of windows and if the displayed window is in the default size, automatically displaying on the computer display the plurality of windows using the zoomed out size. The fourth step includes if the change in size applies to the plurality of windows and if the displayed window is in the zoomed out state, automatically displaying on the computer display the plurality of windows using the default size.

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