Inventors:
Robert E. Bowen - Omaha NE
International Classification:
G06F 1730
Abstract:
A method for creating a hierarchical data tree includes the initial step of providing a computer information processing system with a data base which interacts with user input to build the data tree based upon system responses. The user initially designates a source field and a next record field and the system searches the data base for records which have a target field matching the designated source field. The next record field of each record determines interaction with records, which have target fields matching the displayed record's source field. If a response is expected from the user, the user may either accept the record displayed or provide a separate user response as a selection. If no response is expected, according to the next record field, the system automatically selects the first matching record found. The system records the selection, whether from the system or from the user, utilizing a block of computer memory.