Method for creating an embedded database in a spreadsheet

Details Method for creating an embedded database in a spreadsheet Method for creating an embedded database in a spreadsheet

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Herndon, Heather R. (Department: 2176)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Presentation processing of document

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C715S252000

Reexamination Certificate

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07155665

ABSTRACT:
Generally described, the invention is a graphical method for creating an embedded database, or List Object, within a spreadsheet program, wherein the List Object is made up of a number of individual records, which in turn are made up of a number of data fields. The method is a multi-step process that uses a graphical interface to create the List Object, also known as a List. In the first step of the process, the user must define where the data for the List is coming from and where the List will be stored in the spreadsheet program. Specifically, the user must identify whether any pre-existing data will be used to populate the List or whether the List will be populated from scratch. Next, the user must define the data fields in the list, which includes naming each field and defining the data type for each field. Finally, in the last step of the process, the List is created in the spreadsheet program in such a manner that each field in each record is logically associated to every other field in the record.

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Excel 2000, Microsoft, released 1999, additional screenshots, pp. 1-5.
Excel 2000, Microsoft, released 1999, screenshots, pp. 1-16.

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