Patent ID: 6366920
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of entering first and second data into first and second locations, said first and second locations being in respective first and second objects on a data processing system, said method being performed on said data processing system, comprising the steps of:a) presenting said first location to a user by way of a user interface of said data processing system, and providing a cursor at said first location on said user interface; b) allowing said user to enter said first data into said first location; c) receiving an input from said user to move said cursor to a next location; d) determining if said second object is present on said user interface, after receiving said input, and if so, then presenting said second location to said user by way of said user interface and providing said cursor at said second location on said user interface, and if not then bringing said second object to said user interface and presenting said second location to said user interface and providing said cursor at said second location on said user interface; e) determining if said second object is dependent upon another object on said data processing system and if so, then bringing said second object to said user interface through said other object; f) allowing said user to enter said second data into said second location.