Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for capturing OLAP analysis thread and transferring the data into a data visualization tool. According to one aspect, OLAP analysis step queries and the corresponding results are recorded and transferred to a data visualization tool. In another aspect, the data in the data visualization tool may be refreshed without affecting the data format.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for capturing OLAP analysis thread and transferring the data into a data visualization tool. According to one aspect, OLAP analysis step queries and the corresponding results are recorded and transferred to a data visualization tool. In another aspect, the data in the data visualization tool may be refreshed without affecting the data format.

Abstract: Searches in data repositories are facilitated by a control displayed in a computer user interface. The control is capable of presenting a plurality of search options that a user can select for execution. Each search option specifies both an associated predetermined query to be performed on a data repository and an associated predetermined visual configuration for displaying a result of the predetermined query. An input from the user is received that selects one of the plurality of search options presented by the computer user interface control. The predetermined data repository query associated with the selected search option is performed, and the result of the query is displayed using the associated predetermined visual configuration. Search options having identical predetermined queries may be associated with different visual configurations. Search options associated with the same visual configuration may have different predetermined queries. The queries may be defined by the user.

Abstract: A method of aiding a user of a graphical user interface (GUI) in inputting a value includes displaying a first GUI abstraction in a GUI. The first GUI abstraction presents a first collection of possible values for an input field. A user input is received, indicating that the user wants to choose from another collection of possible values different from the first collection. The user input is made in a specific context. A second GUI abstraction is displayed that presents the other collection of possible values. The second GUI abstraction is selected based on the specific context. The first GUI abstraction may be a drop down list box. The second GUI abstraction may be a pane presenting the other collection of possible values.

Abstract: Searches in data repositories are facilitated by a control displayed in a computer user interface. The control is capable of presenting a plurality of search options that a user can select for execution. Each search option specifies both an associated predetermined query to be performed on a data repository and an associated predetermined visual configuration for displaying a result of the predetermined query. An input from the user is received that selects one of the plurality of search options presented by the computer user interface control. The predetermined data repository query associated with the selected search option is performed, and the result of the query is displayed using the associated predetermined visual configuration. Search options having identical predetermined queries may be associated with different visual configurations. Search options associated with the same visual configuration may have different predetermined queries. The queries may be defined by the user.