Patent ID: 7849052

Claim:
A method for managing a process and storage of electronic files utilizing a dynamically created and modifiable workflow, without a preset workflow map, for data, the method comprising the steps of: a) at the request of the user creating a new workflow without the preset workflow map by allowing a user to task users with tasks to be performed to set electronic files is a set order with a set time period; b) at any time during the workflow, tasked and administrative users modifying the entire workflow by: i) selecting one or more electronic files to attach to the workflow or one or more electronic files to modify from the workflow; ii) selecting one or more additional tasked users for the workflow; iii) automatically transmitting the workflow to the one or more additional tasked users and saving the workflow and electronic files; iv) updating the tracked status of the entire workflow; v) transmitting the workflow to the one or more additional tasked users; and vi) saving the modified workflow and the modified or added electronic files; c) at designated times during the workflow, the tasked users performing the workflow tasks; d) at any time during the workflow, tasked users and administrative users making comments to the workflow; e) at any time during the workflow, tasked users and administrative users tracking and viewing the status of the workflow, the comments, timeliness, and currently tasked users; f) designating the modified workflow as official; g) locking down the workflow, electronic files, task statuses and comments in a final folder; wherein workflow comprises at least one folder comprising the electronic files, the workflows and workflow results; wherein the at least one folder comprises at least one section and at least one tab; and wherein the sections and tabs relate to specific documents or files, and wherein the permission levels are established for actions that occur at the folder and at the individual tabs.