Graphical Object Bulk Actions with Source Validation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional user interfaces require numerous manual interactions to perform actions on multiple graphical objects, leading to inefficiency and time consumption.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for selecting a set of objects and performing bulk actions by identifying common properties and sources, allowing simultaneous execution of actions on multiple objects through a client interface and bulk action menu.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional user interfaces are used to perform actions on multiple graphical objects, then each object can be manipulated individually with precise control, but the number of user inputs increases significantly leading to inefficiency and time consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual object interactions into a single bulk action operation. Users can select multiple graphical objects simultaneously and perform actions on all selected objects at once, merging what would otherwise require multiple separate operations into one unified action, thereby significantly improving productivity and reducing time consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides a universal bulk action mechanism that can perform multiple different actions (create, edit, delete, move, etc.) on multiple objects of various types through a single interface. This multi-functional approach allows the same bulk operation framework to handle diverse operations across different object types, reducing the need for separate specialized interfaces for each operation type
2Productivity
If bulk actions are implemented to reduce user inputs, then efficiency improves, but the system complexity increases due to need for source identification and action validation
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs source identification and action validation without requiring explicit user input for each step. When objects are selected for bulk actions, the system self-services by automatically determining the common source, validating compatibility of the requested action with each object's source, and executing appropriate operations. This automation reduces user inputs while the complexity is managed through systematic algorithms rather than manual processes
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms to validate bulk actions by checking object sources and action compatibility. Before executing bulk operations, the system provides feedback on which objects can be affected and which cannot, allowing users to review and adjust selections. This feedback loop ensures system complexity is managed through structured validation rather than ad-hoc processing
3Measurement precision
If the system performs source analysis on each object in the selection area, then accuracy of action applicability improves, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis by identifying common sources among selected objects before executing bulk actions. By pre-determining which objects share common sources and are therefore eligible for bulk operations, the system avoids redundant analysis during action execution. This preliminary classification improves measurement precision for action applicability while reducing overall processing time through upfront organization
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AI summary
Systems and methods for performing bulk actions on multiple graphical objects are described herein. The presently disclosed systems and methods may provide a client interface which may allow a user to select multiple objects and a bulk action interface which may allow a user to select one or more bulk actions that may be applied to issues associated with the previously selected multiple objects. In response to a selection of the one or more bulk actions, the systems and methods disclosed may cause the selected one or more bulk actions to be performed with respect to each of the selected multiple objects.