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We present a non-disruptively linking focus+context |
We present new user interface techniques |
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hypertext system: |
to facilitate non-disruptive fluid user interfaces, |
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the relevant fragments of all link targets are |
made possible by modern graphics accelerators |
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visible and |
*Buoys* are objects |
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upon traversing |
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a link, the view fluidly animates to the target, while the |
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originating document remains visible. |
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We have developed new user interface techniques |
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to facilitate this type of interface, which are especially |
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effective when used in combination. *Buoys* are objects |
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floating in the margin, visibly connected to an anchor |
floating in the margin, visibly connected to an anchor |
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in a document. *Break lines* make |
in a document. *Break lines* make |
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fragments look like torn-off pieces of the link targets. |
fragments look like torn-off pieces of the link targets. |
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the a fragment's source. |
the a fragment's source. |
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Using a *nadir* for orienting the buoys makes |
Using a *nadir* for orienting the buoys makes |
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them visually distinct |
them visually distinct |
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The techniques especially effective when used in combination. |
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The user interface techniques have been made possible |
Together, these techniques allow |
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by the features of modern graphics accelerators, including |
all relevant fragments of all currently relevant link targets to be |
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texture mapping and texture shading. |
visible, |
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and, upon traversing |
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a link, the view to fluidly animate to the target, while the |
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originating document remains visible. |
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As an example, we show screenshots of a prototype for allowing |
As an example, we show screenshots of a prototype for allowing |
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structured user annotations between PDF files. |
structured user annotations between PDF files. |