Systems, methods, and computer products that efficiently determine useful
dimensions associated with a database when employing OLAP processing techniques.
The present invention enables a user to see at a glance in which queries certain
columns and tables are used. The present invention may be implemented with a query
miner module that may include a query browser module that improves browsing through
queries and their components over the past. The preferred embodiment of the present
invention provides an easy to use graphical interface showing the queries, tables,
and columns in a tree structure. Further, the preferred embodiment of the present
invention presents information about relationships and dimensions associated with
a database and about columns, tables, and queries to the user without discernable
lag time between the user's request and the generated information.