Patent ID: 6044217
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A computing system for storing and retrieving metadata in a container for common access tool data in an object oriented programming environment, having a hierarchical structure, comprising:means for storing computer readable data and computer code;a first code section of said computer code comprising a plurality of simple constructed types that contain subparts and encapsulated behaviour;a second code section of said computer code comprising a plurality of components that contain properties of a target language;a third code section of said computer code comprising a plurality of composed parts that permit partitioning for distribution; andmeans for processing said first, second and third code sections stored in said storage means, enabling a plurality of computer implemented design tools to share a representation of a design, implementation and distribution of an application, wherein said data is organized in said storage means for direct manipulation by design tools.