Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for computer-implemented creation of customized tree. A customized tree is created in a computer from an original tree. The original tree contains objects from a data storage device connected to the computer. One or more objects are selected from the original tree to be contained in the customized tree in response to user input. The selected objects are linked in a user-specified manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering a plurality of groups of query statements according to identification data associated therewith includes a processor for executing instructions and a memory device having thereon modules of operational data and executable code for execution by the processor. The modules include at least one filtering module configured to receive one or more user-specified filtering criteria directed to a subset of the identification data and apply the filtering criteria to selectively exclude those of the plurality of groups not satisfying the filtering criteria. The modules also include a group listing module configured to display to a user those of the plurality of groups not excluded by the at least one filtering module.

Abstract: A program installation system comprises an installation planning window displayed for a user prior to the installation of a computer program. The installation planning window may be an adjunct to an installation window and may also be accessible through the program once the program is installed. A series of controls within the installation planning window are linked to installation planning functions. The installation planning functions in given examples provide information regarding product migration, system requirements, and installation program usage. Additionally, a product and tools tour may be provided, as well as a link to product update information at a manufacturer's Internet site. In an illustrated example, the controls are implemented as graphical buttons and each button is accompanied with a brief description of the installation information accessed through the button, as well as a graphic suggesting the nature of the installation information.

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering a set of query statements according to query explain data associated therewith includes a processor for executing instructions and a memory device having thereon modules of operational data and executable code for execution by the processor. The modules include a filter generation module configured to receive user-specified filtering criteria directed to a subset of the query explain data for at least one query statement and generate in response at least one user-defined filter. The modules also include a statement filtering module configured to apply the user-defined filter to the set of query statements to selectively exclude query statements not satisfying the filtering criteria of the at least one filter.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for computer-implemented creation of customized tree. A customized tree is created in a computer from an original tree. The original tree contains objects from a data storage device connected to the computer. One or more objects are selected from the original tree to be contained in the customized tree in response to user input. The selected objects are linked in a user-specified manner.

Abstract: A graphical user interface tool is provided to help users design privacy policies. The interface allows the user to group, manipulate, and describe the data used by a Web site. A data elements portion of the interface allows the user to view predefined data elements and to create additional data elements. The properties of the data elements may be viewed and modified. The data elements are displayed according to the hierarchical schema defined by the P3P specification. A groups portion of the interface allows the user to create groups of data elements that share common properties, such as how the recipient will use the data. A group may be populated with instances of data elements from the data elements portion of the interface. A policy portion of the interface displays descriptions of the policy in several forms. Statements in the policy are formed from the groups in the groups portion of the interface.

Abstract: A graphical user interface tool is provided to help users design privacy policies. The interface allows the user to group, manipulate, and describe the data used by a Web site. A data elements portion of the interface allows the user to view predefined data elements and to create additional data elements. The properties of the data elements may be viewed and modified. The data elements are displayed according to the hierarchical schema defined by the P3P specification. A groups portion of the interface allows the user to create groups of data elements that share common properties, such as how the recipient will use the data. A group may be populated with instances of data elements from the data elements portion of the interface. A policy portion of the interface displays descriptions of the policy in several forms. Statements in the policy are formed from the groups in the groups portion of the interface.

Abstract: A method for selectively preparing customized reports of query explain data comprises selectively retrieving from the database subsets of the query explain data for the at least one query statement; formatting the subsets for display to a user; displaying within a report customization window one or more controls for selectively designating subsets of the query explain data for the at least one query statement to be included in the report; and in response to selection of the one or more controls, generating a report that includes the designated subsets of the query explain data for the at least one query statement.

Abstract: A method for selectively preparing customized reports of query explain data comprises selectively retrieving from the database subsets of the query explain data for the at least one query statement; formatting the subsets for display to a user; displaying within a report customization window one or more controls for selectively designating subsets of the query explain data for the at least one query statement to be included in the report; and in response to selection of the one or more controls, generating a report that includes the designated subsets of the query explain data for the at least one query statement.