Method for concurrent data entry and manipulation in multiple applications

A method is disclosed for concurrent data entry and manipulation in a plurality of computer applications which are simultaneously active and displayed in a plurality of viewports or "windows." A display attribute is set in selected windows which permits the utilization of a "global&qu...

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Main Author TORRES; ROBERT J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.12.1990
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A method is disclosed for concurrent data entry and manipulation in a plurality of computer applications which are simultaneously active and displayed in a plurality of viewports or "windows." A display attribute is set in selected windows which permits the utilization of a "global" cursor. After designating a location within each selected window, a global cursor is positioned therein. Thereafter, data entered at or manipulated by a single global cursor will be automatically and concurrently entered at or manipulated within each window having a global cursor positioned therein.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19880268148