Patent ID: 6064386
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of creating a shape for displaying information on a monitor attached to a computer, comprising the steps of:creating a spatial frame of the shape wherein the spatial frame provides a mapping function between an inside of the shape and an outside of the shape and provides a geometric framework for the shape;creating at least one property of the shape, wherein the property of the shape is selected from a group comprising entities, plugs, sockets, handles, custom properties, drag handlers, and message handlers wherein the plugs comprise a first side of a connection point for the shape, the first side of the connection point defining where the shape can attach to other shapes;coupling the property of the shape to the spatial frame of the shape, wherein the property couples to the geometric framework of the spatial frame; andmodifying the property coupled to the spatial frame to display desired information on the monitor.