Patent ID: 7243106
Filing Date: 2007-07-10
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer-based drill-through path administration method for use in a framework having a plurality of drill-through sources and drill-through targets, the method comprising steps of: a) defining the drill-through sources and targets at least in part by a metadata, the metadata at a single point, describing drill-through objects and valid drill-through paths using data structures; b) displaying the drill-through sources and targets; c) accepting from a tool user an indication of the drill-through sources and targets for which a drill-through path is required; and d) for each source for which a drill-through path is required; wherein the step of accepting from a tool user an indication of the drill-through sources and targets for which a drill-through path is required uses a graphical user interface whereon the tool user draws lines connecting nodes representing the drill-through source and target for the drill-through path.