Patent ID: 8947452
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A processor-based method for displaying graphical design artworks, comprising: displaying first and second graphical design artworks in a first state and in a graphics design application program, wherein in the first state a portion of the second graphical design artwork that is overlapped by a portion of the first graphical design artwork is completely obstructed from view by the portion of the first graphical design artwork; and displaying the first and second graphical design artwork in a second state and in the graphics design application program, wherein in the second state the portion of the second graphical design artwork that is overlapped by the portion of the first graphical design artwork is represented as being visible along with the portion of the first graphical design artwork and with fainted visibility relative to a portion of the second graphical design artwork that is not overlapped by a portion of the first graphical design artwork; wherein the graphics design application program has a mat providing an exterior perimeter for surrounding a scene, and the scene providing an interior perimeter for surrounding the first graphical design artwork and the second graphical design artwork; wherein, in response to a selection of at least one of the first graphical design artwork and the second graphical design artwork, displaying an extended portion of the at least one of the first graphical design artwork and the second graphic design artwork extending outside of the scene and into the mat as being visible in the mat with fainted visibility relative to an unextended portion of the at least one of the first graphical design artwork and the second graphical design artwork, wherein the selection occurs while displaying the unextended portion of the at least one of the first graphical design artwork and the second graphical design artwork.