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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 1995
Filed:
Sep. 09, 1994
John S Facci, Webster, NY (US);
Samuel Kaplan, Walworth, NY (US);
John L Haack, Pittsford, NY (US);
Dale S Renfer, Webster, NY (US);
Thomas W Smith, Penfield, NY (US);
Janaia M Donaldson, Nevada City, CA (US);
William R Mallgren, Nevada City, CA (US);
James S Wilson, Long Beach, CA (US);
Xerox Corporation, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A computer-aided chemical illustration system is disclosed. Techniques provided include: 1) efficient drawing of bonds; 2) drawing different bond types during a single mode; 3) determining bisect angles for bonds; 4) labeling atoms on the fly; 5) automatic alignment of atom labels; 6) custom alignment of atom labels; 7) changing the type, style, or orientation of an object while it is being drawn; 8) detection of ring structures; and 9) shifting bonds around on a ring.