Patent ID: 6128024
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: G06T

Abstract:
A computer implemented method for generating a graphic shape comprising the following steps:(a) providing opportunity for a user to specify an expression for a start angle;(b) providing opportunity for the user to specify an expression for a stop angle;(c) providing opportunity for the user to specify an expression for a step angle;(d) providing opportunity for the user to specify an expression for a radius length, wherein the radius length is expressed as a function of angle;(e) providing opportunity for the user to specify a selected base shape; and,(f) generating code which when executed creates the graphic shape which is displayed in a layout window, the selected base shape serving as a base shape which is modified in a way controlled by the step angle and radius length in order to produce the graphic shape, wherein the selected base shape is modified in one of the following ways:expanding the selected base shape along a path determined by the step angle and radius length,making copies of the selected base shape at locations determined by the step angle and radius length.