Method of graphically linking multiple disjoint models
AssigneeThe MathWorks, Inc.
InventorAli Behboodian
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Abstract
The disclosed methods, mechanisms, and system provide the ability to associate one or more disjointed models such that a second model can be accessed from a first model thereby allowing easier navigation between models. A graphical link to a second model is provided as part of a first model. Activating the graphical link opens the second model for viewing or editing. Links between additional models may also be provided. Thus, by using the provided graphical links, a user may quickly and easily navigate between all the associated models.
Claims20
A method comprising:
- receiving information associated with a first model,
- the first model representing a first part of a system, and
- the receiving being performed by a computing device;
- receiving information associated with a second model,
- the second model representing a second part of the system, and
- the receiving the information associated with the second model being performed by the computing device;
- generating a graphical link to the second model,
- the generating being performed by the computing device;
- associating the graphical link with the first model,
- the associating being performed by the computing device;
- providing, for presentation based on associating the graphical link with the first model and without providing the second model, the first model and the graphical link,
- the graphical link being located within the first model, and
- the providing for presentation being performed by the computing device;
- receiving an activation of the graphical link,
- the receiving the activation being performed by the computing device;
- and
- providing, for presentation, the second model,
- the second model being provided for presentation based on receiving the activation of the graphical link, and
- the providing for presentation the second model being performed by the computing device.
A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions, the instructions comprising:
- one or more instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
- receive information associated with a first model;
- receive information associated with a second model;
- generate a graphical link to the second model;
- associate the graphical link with the first model;
- provide, for presentation based on associating the graphical link with the first model and without providing the second model, the first model and the graphical link,
- the graphical link being located within the first model;
- receive an activation of the graphical link;
- and
- provide, for presentation, the second model,
- the second model being provided for presentation based on receiving the activation of the graphical link.
A device comprising:
- a memory to store instructions;
- and
- a processor to execute the instructions to:
- receive information associated with a first model;
- receive information associated with a second model;
- generate a graphical link to the second model;
- associate the graphical link with the first model;
- provide, for presentation based on associating the graphical link with the first model and without providing the second model, the first model and the graphical link,
- the graphical link being located within the first model;
- receive an activation of the graphical link;
- and
- provide, for presentation and based on receiving the activation of the graphical link, the second model,
- the second model being provided for presentation based on receiving the activation of the graphical link.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.