Patent ID: 8645853
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium, comprising executable instructions to cause at least one data processor of at least one computing system to: provide a Graphical User Interface (GUI) with a plurality of visualization types and a semi-structured workspace, wherein the semi-structured work space is a distinct section of the GUI that allows a user to select one or more visualizations and arrange them in a limited number of configurations and the visualization type selected comprises at least one of: a record set, a table, a crosstab, a chart, a graphic or a metadata panel; receive a drag-and-drop of a new visualization into a drop zone in the semi-structured workspace wherein: receive input activating an alternative drop mode; move through a list of available drop zones for a new visualization upon receiving an input such that each available drop zone is highlighted as the available drop zone is moved through; and drop the new visualization in a selected available drop zone from the list of available drop zones.