CPC A63F 13/42 (2014.09) [A63F 13/25 (2014.09); A63F 13/426 (2014.09); A63F 13/44 (2014.09); A63F 13/52 (2014.09); A63F 13/56 (2014.09); A63F 13/67 (2014.09); A63F 13/69 (2014.09); G06F 3/04812 (2013.01); G06F 3/0482 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A computer implemented method, comprising:
detecting a selection of a character in a graphical user interface of a display of a computing device by a pointer device;
detecting a movement of the pointer device on the graphical user interface towards a target object on the graphical user interface;
generate an indicator on the graphical user interface display while the pointer device is selecting the character, an origin of the indicator being disposed at an initial location of the character when selected by the point device, the indicator extending from the origin toward a current position of the character, an end of the indicator comprising a directional shape that is configured to follow a position of the pointer device as it moves on the display while maintaining the selection of the character;
detect that the pointer device is within a predetermined distance of the target object on the graphical user interface;
determining that the selected character is configured to execute a job with respect to the target object;
causing the character to execute the job when the selecting by the pointer device is released; and
updating a presentation of the target object on the graphical user interface.
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