Method and apparatus for displaying a dialog box enabling user s

Details Method and apparatus for displaying a dialog box enabling user s Method and apparatus for displaying a dialog box enabling user s

1995-06-07

1998-02-24

Bayerl, Raymond J.

395613, 395968, G06F 300

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057219010

ABSTRACT:
A method, system and program for providing a graphical interface for a database are accomplished by the operation of a process in the memory of a processor. A selected entry in the database is dynamically used as input to a conditional definition dialog box. The definition of individual conditions, the definition of the relationship of conditions to the selected entries, the editing of conditions, and the editing of the relationship of conditions is simplified and rendered dynamic and interactive for the user thereby facilitating the completion of the task being performed. The user need not remember the related column information for a specified predicate because the system will provide that information simultaneously with the conditional definition in a form that supports the direct manipulation of the related information. The selected entries and their relationship are displayed simultaneously with the definition activities for both the initial definition and any subsequent editing activities. The user may select this information and drag it to the desired location to proceed on the desired activity.

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