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Topological view of a multi-tier network

  • US 5,889,520 A
  • Filed: 11/13/1997
  • Issued: 03/30/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of graphically displaying a topological view of a multi-tier network having at least one application file and at least one data source, comprising the steps of:

  • when storing each application file, identifying data paths representing relationships between each application file and each data source accessed by each application file;

    storing each application file with the identified data paths;

    forming a display window on a display screen coupled to a computer;

    retrieving information for each application file in each network tier, the information comprising data and structures representing a software project in the multi-tier network and comprising the identified data paths;

    designating a portion on the display window for each network tier;

    generating a graphical representation for the application file information for each application file in each network tier and for the identified data paths; and

    displaying the graphical representation for each application file within the display window portion designated for each application file'"'"'s network tier with the identified data paths.

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