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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2000
Terry K. Kellerman, Fremont, CA (US);
Harry S. Vertelney, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Chris Ryan, Vancouver, CA;
Michael C. Albers, San Francisco, CA (US);
Tom J. Santos, San Jose, CA (US);
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
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™ environment. This is done while keeping the process for the developer simple and efficient. The developer can “drag and drop” 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.