Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Oracle America, Inc.

Harry S Vertelney

Chris J Ryan

Michael C Albers

Tom J Santos

Terry K Kellerman

Chris Ryan

Graphical user interface and computer program products are disclosed for providing a unique user interface that allows a GUI developer significant flexibility and strength in designing a layout for an application user interface in a Java&trade; environment. This is done while keeping the process for the developer simple and efficient. The developer can &ldquo;drag and drop&rdquo; components from a palette to a container. Once in the container, the developer can specify row and column types and attachment/alignment options for the component. This can be done using a simple icon set. The developer can also dynamically add new rows and columns to the layout design. Adjustments to the position and size of a component are made automatically and numerous row and column types can be specified.

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Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Harry S Vertelney