Patent ID: 6651216
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
In a computer system having a workbook and a database, an improved method for using said workbook comprising:(a) providing Detail pages in said workbook where the number of Detail pages can be determined by examining the contents of said database; (b) providing a Totals page that has detail columns (56) to present information that summarizes data in said workbook's Detail pages; (c) displaying Item rows (50) on all said Totals and Detail pages; (d) receiving as input from a user an entry to a cell on one of said Detail pages; (e) in response to step (d), recalculating the values of said detail column(s) of said Totals page, and updating said database to reflect the user's entry. (f) receiving as input from a user a double-click on an Item row (50) in one of said detail columns (56) in said Totals page; (g) in response to step 1(f), displaying the Detail page associated with said detail column.