Flexi-View: a multi-dimensional data modeling system

ABSTRACT

This paper addresses the basic components of a system which facilitates the modeling of multi-dimensional data in terms of a relational database table. The name of the system is FLEXI-VIEW (XVU). FLEXI-VIEW is implemented in APL2 and runs on the IBM Virtual Machine/System Product (VM/SP) operating system. FLEXI-VIEW interfaces, via the auxiliary processors AP126 and AP127, to the Graphical Data Display Manager (GDDM) and the Structured Query Language Data System (SQL/DS). SQL is the centerpiece of the FLEXI-VIEW architecture. It was chosen in February of 1985 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the standard language for relational Data Base Management Systems (DBMS). In addition, IBM has chosen SQL as its strategic relational DBMS product. The Interactive Chart Utility (ICU) is invoked by FLEXI-VIEW to deliver full-screen graphics and business charts. ICU is a component of GDDM which is responsible for creating, managing, and delivering the system's full-screen panels. Each panel is programmed function (PF) key and window driven. VM/SP, APL2, SQL/DS, and GDDM/ICU are IBM Program Products.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: APL

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.2 Storage Management
          Subjects: Virtual memory

  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.1 Logical Design
          Subjects: Data models
      H.2.3 Languages

          Nouns: SQL

General Terms:
Design, Languages