A method for facilitating the navigation of data generated using an
analytic application. In particular, a method of creating and using a
query chain to access data is described. The user designates some data
field as being of particular interest. A list of further query chains for
the user to choose from is shown. The user can select one of these query
chains to further navigate the database, modify one of the query chains
listed, or can create a new query chain by further navigating the
database. The selections made by the user while further navigating the
database are recorded and linked into a query chain, which can be stored
for later use. Accordingly, user access to a field of particular interest
is facilitated, and information of particular interest can be accessed in
a timely manner.