The present invention relates to computer software for initiating actions
in response to user input, e.g., on an Internet web page. More
particularly, the invention provides an improved event model comprising
software components (designated "Fidgets" herein) which use fixed-format
text strings to express event actions in a content delivery subsystem. In
particular, the present invention provides a method for setting the event
target property for a user event without the need to recompile software.