Method for associating data bearing objects with user interface objects
CA 2207331 C · Owner: Next Software, Inc. · Inventors: Willhite, Daniel; Williamson, Richard; Upson, Linus
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The present method provides objects called association objects (350) that are interposed between a controlling object (340) and each user interface object (360). The association object for a particular kind of user interface object contains code that allows the association object to interact with the specific kind of user interface object. Each association object also presents a standard interface to a controlling object regardless of the kind of user , interface object with which the association object is associated. The association object takes care of any conversion or translation that must be performed to convert a data value sent by the controlling object into an appropriate …
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