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Automatically generating source code for relating a dialog interface with a business object in a computing application
Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
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Filing: 1996-06-07
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Granted: 1999-02-23
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Expires: 2016-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A method and a system (10) are provided for generating source code (28) for relating a dialog interface with a business object in a computing application. The system (10) includes a memory (14, 18) operable to store an attribute definition file (16). An interface (12) is coupled to the memory (14, 18). The interface (12) allows a user of the system (10) to create an application configuration file (19) from the attribute definition file (16). A processor (24), which is coupled to the memory (14, 18) and the interface (12), automatically generates source code (28) in response to the application configuration file (19) to relate the dialog interface with the business object. The method is performed on a computer system, such as the system (10) of the present invention. The method includes receiving configuration information specifying a relationship between at least one interface object and at least one business object which is represented by the interface object. Source code is automatically generated from the configuration information. The source code relates the interface object with the business object.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathan S. Fish
- 👤 Andrew J. Berner
- 👤 Sarah V. Denney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:37
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F8/00; G06F8/30; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/44; G06F9/451
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for automatically generating source code for relating a dialog interface with a business object in a computing application, comprising the steps of: receiving at least one dialog and control configuration; receiving at least one calling interface object configuration; and automatically generating source code in response to the received dialog and control configuration and the calling interface object configuration to relate the dialog interface with the business object.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for automatically generating source code for relating a dialog interface with a business object in a computing application, comprising the steps of: receiving at least one dialog and control configuration; receiving at least one calling interface object configuration; and automatically generating source code in response to the received dialog and control configuration and the calling interface object configuration to relate the dialog interface with the business object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of receiving at least one dialog and control configuration comprises the steps of: creating a dialog resource; and specifying a business object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of receiving at least one dialog and control configuration comprises the step of specifying a control object for each control within the dialog interface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of receiving an attribute definition file.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 4, further comprising the step of storing the attribute definition file in a memory.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of receiving an application configuration file.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the step of automatically generating source code comprises generating source code from the application configuration file with a source code driver.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of receiving at least one dialog and control configuration comprises the step of specifying at least one event to which a control will respond.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of automatically generating source code comprises the step of generating source code using a source code driver.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of receiving at least one dialog and control configuration further comprises the step of specifying a dialog from which to inherit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of receiving at least one dialog and control configuration further comprises the step of specifying a control from which to inherit.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
54 words
A method performed on a computer system for automatically generating source code for a computing application, comprising the steps of: receiving configuration information specifying a relationship between at least one interface object and at least one business object which is represented by the interface object; and automatically generating source code from the configuration information.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
54 words
A method performed on a computer system for automatically generating source code for a computing application, comprising the steps of: receiving configuration information specifying a relationship between at least one interface object and at least one business object which is represented by the interface object; and automatically generating source code from the configuration information.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 12, wherein the step of receiving configuration information further comprises the step of receiving an application configuration file.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 12, wherein the step of generating source code comprises the step of generating source code from the application configuration file.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 12, wherein the step of receiving configuration information further comprises the step of creating a dialog resource.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 12, wherein the step of receiving configuration information further comprises the steps of: receiving at least one dialog and control configuration; and receiving at least one calling interface object configuration.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 12, wherein a source code driver is used to generate source code.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 12, wherein the step of receiving configuration information further comprises the step of specifying a dialog from which to inherit.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
89 words
A system for generating source code for relating a dialog interface with a business object in a computing application, comprising: a memory operable to store an attribute definition file; an interface coupled to the memory and operable to allow a user of the system to create an application configuration file from the attribute definition file; and a processor coupled to the memory and the interface, the processor operable to automatically generate source code in response to the application configuration file to relate the dialog interface with the business object.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
89 words
A system for generating source code for relating a dialog interface with a business object in a computing application, comprising: a memory operable to store an attribute definition file; an interface coupled to the memory and operable to allow a user of the system to create an application configuration file from the attribute definition file; and a processor coupled to the memory and the interface, the processor operable to automatically generate source code in response to the application configuration file to relate the dialog interface with the business object.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the memory is further operable to store at least one source code driver.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the processor is further operable to compile the source code.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the memory is further operable to store the application configuration file.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the application configuration file comprises at least one dialog and control configuration and at least one calling interface object configuration.
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