Advanced visualization for OLAP

Data visualization is one of the big issues of database research. OLAP as a decision support technology is highly related to the developments of data visualization area. In this paper we demonstrate how the Cube Presentation Model (CPM), a novel presentational model for OLAP screens, can be naturally mapped on the Table Lens, which is an advanced visualization technique from the Human-Computer Interaction area, particularly tailored for cross-tab reports. We consider how the user interacts with an OLAP screen and based on the particularities of Table Lens, we propose an automated proactive users support. Finally, we discuss the necessity and the applicability of advanced visualization techniques in the presence of recent technological developments. Categories and Subject Descriptors H.2.1 [Database Management]: Logical Design – data models. H.2.3 [Database Management]: Languages – report writers H.5.2 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: User Interfaces – graphical user in...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: DOLAP
• Authors: Andreas S. Maniatis, Panos Vassiliadis, Spiros Skiadopoulos, Yannis Vassiliou
• Keywords: Advanced Visualization Techniques, Data Visualization, DOLAP 2003, Information Management, Olap Screen