johnl@ima.ima.isc.com (John R. Levine) (11/06/88)
I've been thinking about object-oriented spreadsheets, ones where you could
store more interesting things than numbers and strings in a cell, but still
manipulate them in uniform and familiar ways.
Before I expend great energy reinventing the wheel, I'd be interested in
hearing of previous work along these lines. Facts and/or rumors would be
appreciated.
TIA,
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Disclaimer: This is not a disclaimer.rassilon@eddie.MIT.EDU (Brian Preble) (11/06/88)
In article <2863@ima.ima.isc.com> johnl@ima.isc.com (John R. Levine) writes: > I've been thinking about object-oriented spreadsheets, ones where you could > store more interesting things than numbers and strings in a cell, but still > manipulate them in uniform and familiar ways. I don't know about object-oriented spreadsheets, but PCSG has a spreadsheet called Lucid 3-D. In addition to storing numbers, strings, and formulae in cells, you can also store documents or entire spreadsheets. In addition, it is FAST, easy to use, and sells for $149. Shar and Enjoy! Rassilon (Brian Preble) UUCP: ...!mit-eddie!rassilon Internet: rassilon@eddie.mit.edu Moderator: advsys@eddie.mit.edu, dave-barry@bu-it.bu.edu Disclaimer: I am not in any way affiliated with PGSG.
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John,
I think the object oriented Database you are looking for can be found
on the Amiga in either Microfiche Filer or SuperBase Profesional.
Msiskin@shogun.cc.umich.educ91a-ra@franny.Berkeley.EDU (john kawakami reader) (11/06/88)
I have also been looking for a spreadsheet/database program like this.
Specifically, I'd like to be able to define general equations that would
"solve themselves" with incomplete data(i.e. V=IR find I given V and R),
THEN, take that and put it into a spreadsheet style form. Working with a
collection of small forms, I could make links between the forms so I could
mix and reuse data.
I know this can be done in object oriented languages. What I want is a quick,
one-step way of doing this--like I can do with a spreadsheet (but this sheet
would be more flexible of course). Does anyone deliver?
Example: A variance function that can 1) calculate based on a list of values
2) hold a given variance 3) can figure variance based on a general mathematical
rule about variance. The variance value can be linked into other "sheets"
(maybe even automatically, by detecting the presence of related "sheets").
John Kawakami / c91a-ra@franny.berkeley.edu / I'm sorryyyy, I'm sorryyyy,
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