Method for Copying and Manipulating Data

Abstract

A method of compiling a series of output data elements to form an output data stream, said output data elements being derived from an input data source, said input data source comprising one or more input data elements, said method being performed by a processor and comprising the steps of: displaying, in a first region of a visual display, a representation of one or more input data elements; receiving input from a user selecting an input data element for inclusion in said series of output data elements; processing the selected input data element to form one or more output data elements; and adding said one or more output data elements to an output data stream.

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