Automated editing of graphics charts

A computer-executed method for editing a graphics chart, comprising:

• placing a first object in the graphics chart in an active status;
• receiving a Delete keystroke;
• deleting the first object in response to the active status and the Delete keystroke;
• automatically moving a second object adjacent and connected to the first object to the location of the first object in the graphics chart;
• automatically removing a line between the first and second objects;
• and
• automatically placing the second object in the active status.

A computer-executed method for generating a graphics chart, comprising:

• establishing an object connector;
• maintaining a list of shapes associated with the object connector;
• and,
• with the connector, drawing the shapes and line segments connecting the shapes in the graphics chart.

A computer-executed method of operating a computer-generated user interface on an output screen for drawing graphics charts, comprising:

• causing display of a menu panel on the output screen;
• the menu listing routines in a graphics process for drawing a plurality of types of graphics charts;
• receiving selection of a routine listed in the menu for drawing a selected type of graphics chart listed;
• and,
• establishing an interactive interface customized for drawing the selected type of graphics chart;
• the interface including a display window including:
• a screen area for drawing the selected type of graphics chart;
• at least one template in the screen area for the selected type of graphics chart;
• and,
• one or more menu panels with means for editing and means for annotating the selected type of graphics chart.