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System and method for efficiently and flexibly utilizing spreadsheet information

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  • US 7,251,776 B2
  • Filed: 07/11/2002
  • Issued: 07/31/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for utilizing a spreadsheet, the method comprising:

  • defining a parameter external to the spreadsheet;

    associating the parameter with the spreadsheet at design time to define a parameterized workbook, wherein the parameter applies to the spreadsheet as a whole, thereby allowing any formula in the spreadsheet to reference the parameter;

    receiving a value for the parameter at run time;

    computing cell values in the spreadsheet that are dependent, directly or indirectly, on parameter; and

    rendering an output based on the computed cell values.

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