20080294612 | Method For Generating A Representation Of A Query - This invention relates to a computer-based method for generating a representation of a query for use in performing said query. The method comprises the steps of: retrieving data from a data source; displaying said retrieved data in a plurality of cells, each of said plurality of cells being associated with a cell reference and being capable of containing data from said data source, each cell reference being associated with an expression formulated in a predetermined query language; receiving data indicative of an output cell selected from said plurality of cells; receiving data indicative of a formula for insertion in said selected output cell, said formula comprising a plurality of input cell references, each relating to one of said cells; and converting said formula into a calculation query comprising an output expression and a plurality of input expressions by replacing each of said input cell references in said formula by its associated expression, whereby to generate a representation of said calculation query. | 11-27-2008 |