COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLATFORM INDEPENDENT PRESENTATION DESIGN

摘要

Methods, computer systems (40) and computer program products (10) for constructing a presentation in a platform independent manner. A layout (82) is defined that includes a top split. The top split includes a first orientation parameter specifying an orientation for any daughter split created within the top split. A request is received to create a daughter split within the top split. In response, the daughter split is constructed within the top split in accordance with the first orientation parameter. The daughter split includes a second orientation parameter specifying an orientation for any child split created within the daughter split. The layout (82) is converted into the presentation. A database (66) for storing the layout. The database including a layout table (64) having a row for storing an identity of the layout (82) and an identity of the top split in a hierarchy of splits within the layout. The database (66) also including a layout data table (84) that has a row for each split in the hierarchy of splits within the layout.