Multi-dimensioned data hierarchies
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1. A method of configuring a dashboard application displaying data for a user, the method comprising:
- accessing a set of data comprising a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records comprising a plurality of data elements, wherein each data element in a record has a corresponding dimension, wherein the plurality of records correspond to an enterprise application;
providing a list of available dimensions;
providing a first input mechanism to allow selection of one or more dimensions for assigning categories for the plurality of records, the categories comprising view criteria for presenting the data by the dashboard application;
receiving, via the first input mechanism, an assignment of categories for the plurality of records, wherein the assignment of the categories for the plurality of records is based in part on a first set of one or more dimensions;
providing a second input mechanism to allow selection of one or more dimensions for filtering the set of data, each selected dimension comprising a perspective from which a metric will be presented by the dashboard application;
receiving, via the second input mechanism, an identification of a second set of one or more dimensions by which the plurality of records are filtered; and
generating a display hierarchy for displaying the set of data in response to receiving the identification of the second set of one or more dimensions and based on the first set of dimensions and the second set of dimensions, the display hierarchy comprising;
a representation of how the set of data is displayed by the dashboard application;
a display hierarchy component representing levels of the generated display hierarchy and a current path in the generated display hierarchy; and
a drill down grid component representing values in the set of data for a parameter corresponding to a selected level of the generated display hierarchy selected using the display hierarchy component, wherein the dashboard application provides visibility of operations of the enterprise application and the set of data based on the assigned categories, the selected dimensions, and the generated display hierarchy.
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A dashboard application can enable a user to quickly view data (and, in a particular aspect, data from one or more business applications) in an efficient manner. The dashboard application can be used to view data about one or more metrics that reflect the performance of a business, as derived from data maintained (perhaps in an associated data store) by the business application(s). The dashboard application may be configurable by a user to allow the user to select one or more dimensions of the data in order to filter and/or categorize the data for display.
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1. A method of configuring a dashboard application displaying data for a user, the method comprising:
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accessing a set of data comprising a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records comprising a plurality of data elements, wherein each data element in a record has a corresponding dimension, wherein the plurality of records correspond to an enterprise application; providing a list of available dimensions; providing a first input mechanism to allow selection of one or more dimensions for assigning categories for the plurality of records, the categories comprising view criteria for presenting the data by the dashboard application; receiving, via the first input mechanism, an assignment of categories for the plurality of records, wherein the assignment of the categories for the plurality of records is based in part on a first set of one or more dimensions; providing a second input mechanism to allow selection of one or more dimensions for filtering the set of data, each selected dimension comprising a perspective from which a metric will be presented by the dashboard application; receiving, via the second input mechanism, an identification of a second set of one or more dimensions by which the plurality of records are filtered; and generating a display hierarchy for displaying the set of data in response to receiving the identification of the second set of one or more dimensions and based on the first set of dimensions and the second set of dimensions, the display hierarchy comprising; a representation of how the set of data is displayed by the dashboard application; a display hierarchy component representing levels of the generated display hierarchy and a current path in the generated display hierarchy; and a drill down grid component representing values in the set of data for a parameter corresponding to a selected level of the generated display hierarchy selected using the display hierarchy component, wherein the dashboard application provides visibility of operations of the enterprise application and the set of data based on the assigned categories, the selected dimensions, and the generated display hierarchy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system comprising:
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a processor; and a memory coupled with and readable by the processor and storing therein a set of instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to configure a dashboard application displaying data for a user by; accessing a set of data comprising a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records comprising a plurality of data elements, wherein each data element in a record has a corresponding dimension, and wherein the plurality of records correspond to an enterprise application; providing a list of available dimensions; providing a first input mechanism to allow selection of one or more dimensions for assigning categories for the plurality of records, the categories comprising view criteria for presenting the data by the dashboard application; receiving, via the first input mechanism, an assignment of categories for the plurality of records, wherein the assignment of the categories is based in part on a first set of one or more dimensions; providing a second input mechanism to allow selection of one or more dimensions for filtering the set of data, each selected dimension comprising a perspective from which a metric will be presented by the dashboard application; receiving, via the second input mechanism, an identification of a second set of one or more dimensions by which the plurality of records are filtered; and generating a display hierarchy for displaying the set of data in response to receiving the identification of the second set of one or more dimensions and based on the first set of dimensions and the second set of dimensions, the generated display hierarchy comprising; a representation of how the set of data is displayed by the dashboard application; a display hierarchy component representing levels of the generated display hierarchy and a current path in the generated display hierarchy; and a drill down grid component representing values in the set of data for a parameter corresponding to a selected level of the generated display hierarchy selected using the display hierarchy component, wherein the dashboard application provides visibility of operations of the enterprise application and the set of data based on the assigned categories, the selected dimensions, and the generated display hierarchy. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer-readable memory device comprising a set of instructions stored therein which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to configure a dashboard application displaying data for a user by:
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accessing a set of data comprising a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records comprising a plurality of data elements, wherein each data element in a record has a corresponding dimension, wherein the plurality of records correspond to an enterprise application; providing a list of available dimensions; providing a first input mechanism to allow selection of one or more dimensions for assigning categories for the plurality of records, the categories comprising view criteria for presenting the data by the dashboard application; receiving, via the first input mechanism, an assignment of categories for the plurality of records, wherein the assignment of the categories for the plurality of records is based in part on a first set of one or more dimensions; providing a second input mechanism to allow selection of one or more dimensions for filtering the set of data, each selected dimension comprising a perspective from which a metric will be presented by the dashboard application; receiving, via the second input mechanism, an identification of a second set of one or more dimensions by which the plurality of records are filtered; and generating a display hierarchy for displaying the set of data in response to receiving the identification of the second set of one or more dimensions and based on the first set of dimensions and the second set of dimensions, the display hierarchy comprising; a representation of how the set of data is displayed by the dashboard application; a display hierarchy component representing levels of the generated display hierarchy and a current path in the generated display hierarchy; and a drill down grid component representing values in the set of data for a parameter corresponding to a selected level of the generated display hierarchy selected using the display hierarchy component, wherein the dashboard application provides visibility of operations of the enterprise application and the set of data based on the assigned categories, the selected dimensions, and the generated display hierarchy. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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