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Report then query capability for a multidimensional database model

  • US 20020091681A1
  • Filed: 04/03/2001
  • Published: 07/11/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for creating an analytical report using a multidimensional data model and a database, wherein a computer system accesses the database to provide returned values responsive to queries specified in a predefined query language, wherein the multidimensional data model includes a plurality of dimensions organizing data as sets of values organized in a multidimensional cube structure, wherein the method includes a user interface executing on a computer system operated by a human user, wherein the computer system executing the user interface includes a processor coupled to a memory, wherein the processor is further coupled to the user interface, data model, and the database, the method comprising:

  • presenting to the user a plurality of selections associated with reporting objects;

    accepting a user input to select at least one reporting object;

    parsing the selected reporting objects into layout information and data definition information;

    using the data definition information to deduce a set of data;

    creating one or more queries based upon the deduced set of data; and

    querying a data source to retrieve data associated with the deduced set of data.

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