SPREADTREE HIERARCHY SYSTEM FOR SPREADSHEETS AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

A method of managing a spreadtree hierarchy comprises storing at least one spreadsheet in a network environment accessible to a plurality of users, and storing at least one data object in the network responsive to an edit of the at least one spreadsheet, the at least one data object having a unique ID and data associated with the edit. A spreadtree system comprises an application server configured to operate within a network (Internet or Intranet), and further configured to communicate with a plurality of clients and manage a spreadtree hierarchy. The spreadtree hierarchy comprises a plurality of linked spreadsheets having reference files stored within the network, and a plurality of data objects associated with the plurality of linked spreadsheets. Each data object of the plurality includes a change to at least one cell in at least one linked spreadsheet of the plurality. A method for operating a spreadtree hierarchy system is also disclosed.