Graphical user interface having only one window with all elements being active (changable properties)

摘要

A graphical user interface is disclosed that includes a single window in which active elements are painted. Each active element is not independent of the single window and includes a configuration panel and at least one tool operable with each active element to allow a user to alter the characteristics of the active element. Also included is a semi-automatic view generator operable on each active element provided the active element is a single record view of an object or a multi-record view of a group of like objects.