Abstract: A method for accessing data stored electronically in a computer system by a database software application has been developed. The method includes attaching a retrieving user interface to a primary software application that is currently being used by a user of the computer system. Next a data field is selected in the primary software application that contains specific subject data based on the user's activity m the primary software application. The subject data is determined in the data field with a pattern matching algorithm. Finally, a connected field is established between the primary software application and a secondary document management application, where the connected field is based on a pattern match in the primary software application and references related files of documents for access by the user in the secondary document management application.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for accounting for, and keeping track of, commodities which are gathered or harvested in one location and thereafter transported for delivery to another location. While the invention is applicable for use with a variety of commodities, the embodiment discussed concerns timber. It provides for a paperless process which accommodates the use by, and inputs from, various persons responsible for different steps in the process. It can be initiated by the timber owner and thereafter allows for the accumulation and recordation of pertinent information by other persons responsible for the various steps of timber identification, harvesting and delivery, such as the forester, loader, timber cutting crew chief, transporter, and destination purchaser. The method provides security, accountability, data entry, data retrieval, and reporting, with respect to commodity harvesting, transport, delivery, and receipt.