Abstract: A method for modifying a data field is described, illustrated and claimed. The novel system and method allows for quick and efficient modification of all or a portion of a plurality of data fields, while preserving the ability to modify individual areas. An action is associated with a rule for modification of objects in a specific manner. When that action is performed, every object defined by the rule is modified. The method allows for modification of multiple groups in the same manner, and also allows for modification of individual areas.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying compatible associations between entities. The present invention stores data regarding compatibility factors for entities and provides searching capabilities on the data. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention identifies compatible matches for communities and companies. In this embodiment, the system stores industry data regarding the needs of the industries, and community data regarding the communities' resources for satisfying the respective needs of the industries. The system uses industry criteria, industry criterion weights, and industry criterion minimum levels to identify which community attributes are important to the particular industry. Communities are matched to companies within an industry through customized searches operable to identify communities which are compatible with certain industries or companies.

Abstract: A method for modifying a data field is described, illustrated and claimed. The novel system and method allows for quick and efficient modification of all or a portion of a plurality of data fields, while preserving the ability to modify individual areas. An action is associated with a rule for modification of objects in a specific manner. When that action is performed, every object defined by the rule is modified. The method allows for modification of multiple groups in the same manner, and also allows for modification of individual areas.