Positioning and alignment aids for shape objects having authorable behaviors and appearances - Patent US6232983(B1)

Filed: Jun 01, 1998

Published: May 15, 2001

Abstract

An intelligent shape is displayed in conjunction with a CAD application program, wherein the intelligent shape selectively displays positioning and alignment aids on the monitor of the computer to assist a user in operating one or more functions of the host application program. When invoked, the intelligent shape displays plugs and sockets related to the shapes on the monitor and aids the user in positioning, aligning, rotating, and connecting shapes together.

Applicants

AUTODESK INC

Inventors

WALLACE JOHN ROGERS
FELSER LAWRENCE DAVID

Application Number

09088116

Priority Claims

US8811698

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Classification Codes

G06F9/44, G06F9/46