Editing Screen Object Selection Condition Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing editing methods for layout objects in applications are hindered by fixed selection conditions that either select all objects within a designated range or none, making it difficult for users to selectively choose desired objects, leading to increased user burden and reduced usability.
Innovation Solution
The method allows users to switch between 'ENTIRE' and 'PARTIAL' selection conditions when designating a range, enabling objects entirely or partially within the range to be selected, and introduces additional selection conditions based on object type, such as 'SAME TYPE' and 'OTHER TYPES', to facilitate precise object selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed selection condition is used to select objects within a designated range, then the selection process is simple and fast, but the user cannot selectively choose desired objects and must manually adjust selection, increasing user burden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic selection conditions that can be switched between different modes (ENTIRE, PARTIAL, SAME TYPE, OTHER TYPES) based on user input. The selection behavior changes dynamically from a fixed simple mode to flexible adaptive modes, allowing the system to adjust its selection criteria without requiring complex manual configuration from the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the selection parameters by introducing multiple selectable conditions (ENTIRE, PARTIAL, SAME TYPE, OTHER TYPES) that modify how objects are selected based on their properties and spatial relationships. This allows the system to adapt selection behavior to different user needs while maintaining ease of operation through simple condition switching.
2Productivity
If all objects within a designated range are selected automatically, then the selection process is fast and simple, but undesired objects are also selected, requiring users to manually adjust selection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the selection process into distinct modes (ENTIRE for complete objects, PARTIAL for partial overlaps, SAME TYPE for type-based selection, OTHER TYPES for exclusion). This segmentation allows users to choose the appropriate selection granularity and precision level, improving both productivity and selection accuracy without requiring manual adjustment of each individual object.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates multiple selection condition templates (ENTIRE, PARTIAL, SAME TYPE, OTHER TYPES) that can be applied to replicate different selection behaviors. Users can select the appropriate template to achieve desired selection results without manually configuring each selection criterion, thus maintaining high productivity while improving precision.
3Ease of operation
If multiple selection conditions are provided for flexible object selection, then users can precisely choose desired objects, but the interface and operation become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal selection mechanism that handles multiple selection scenarios (ENTIRE, PARTIAL, SAME TYPE, OTHER TYPES) through a single integrated interface. Users interact with the same basic selection operation but receive different selection behaviors based on the chosen condition, reducing interface complexity while maintaining flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter changes to manage complexity by providing users with discrete, well-defined selection conditions rather than continuous configuration options. Each condition (ENTIRE, PARTIAL, SAME TYPE, OTHER TYPES) represents a distinct parameter setting that simplifies the interface while enabling flexible selection behavior appropriate to different editing scenarios.
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AI summary
An editing method being performed by a computer according to one aspect includes executing processing of: causing a display to display an editing screen on which a layout of an object is capable of being edited; and enabling switching of a selection condition for each object on the editing screen to be brought into one of a selected state and an unselected state based on an operation by a user. The switchable selection condition may include a combination of a first selection condition for bringing an object whose own area is entirely included in a range designated by an operation of designating the range into a selected state and a second selection condition for bringing an object whose own area is at least partially included in the designated range into a selected state.