Abstract: A computer-executed method for editing a numeric chart includes displaying a numeric chart having at least one object with a dimension representing a variable and positioning a cursor in the object. A numeric value of the variable is displayed near the object in response to positioning the cursor in the object. In response to receiving a command to change the value of the variable, the displayed value and the dimension are changed to correspond to the changed value. The chart may be edited by moving an element of the object with a cursor and presenting a readout of the value of the variable at or near the location of the cursor. The chart may be edited by changing a location of an element of the object in response to entry of a value in an entry field that is at least partly within the object.

Abstract: Editing of a computer- or processor-generated graphics chart is enhanced by automatic movement of shapes and editing of lines in the chart when shapes are added to or deleted from the chart in response to user-entered commands.

Abstract: A tag is attached to an unlicensed object indicating that a user does not have an appropriate license for using the object. The tag partially obscures the object while allowing the object to function as a licensed object. The tag may be indicia that indicates the unlicensed status of the object. Drawings created with unlicensed objects may also be partially obscured with a tag.

Abstract: A tag is attached to an unlicensed object indicating that a user does not have an appropriate license for using the object. The tag partially obscures the object while allowing the object to function as a licensed object. The tag may be indicia that indicates the unlicensed status of the object. Drawings created with unlicensed objects may also be partially obscured with a tag.