Authoring and Searching in Dynamically Growing Hypertext Databases

Abstract

In this paper we show how an application in the domain of Office Information Systems can be modelled so that a dynamically growing database of hypertext documents is created and automatically extended, as well as easily searched. We propose a method for analyzing office applications which relies on a model based on statecharts to record the flow of documents within the system. A prototype implementation is described of a hypertext system to support the creation, storage and retrieval of documents associated to formal face to face meetings. Special features to be incorporated into hypertext systems aimed at supporting the storage and retrieval of office documents are also identified.