Method and apparatus for using distributed spreadsheets in a cli

Details Method and apparatus for using distributed spreadsheets in a cli Method and apparatus for using distributed spreadsheets in a cli

1996-10-15

2000-12-05

Hong, Stephen S.

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

707504, 707505, 345331, 709203, 709231, G06F 1500

Patent

active

061579343

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for workflow automation includes a server computer and a plurality of client computers. Each client computer has an electronic coupling to the server computer for transmission of information between the server computer and each of the client computers and data entry elements and form interfaces for a user to fill out using the data entry elements. The server and client computers are configured to have a main spreadsheet on the server computer and client spreadsheets on the client computers with data entered in the form interfaces also appearing in the client spreadsheets, links from cells in the main spreadsheet to cells in the client spreadsheets, and directional instructions for sequentially routing data from client and server spreadsheets according to a workflow plan. The server computer is also configured to permit creation or revision of the directional instructions and to permit a user to graphically establish linking of cells to determine a flow of information without having to write lines of programming code.

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