Generation of a hierarchically-organized collection of hyperlinked graphics charts

摘要

Documentation of processes is managed by a computer- or processor-generated collection of hierarchically-organized charts. Systematic perusal of the collection is provided by a linking mechanism operated by a computer, a processor, or a processing entity that stores, retrieves, and displays the collection. The linking mechanism enables an automatic bidirectional traversal between a step in a process illustrated in a higher-level flow diagram of the collection and a lower level flow chart illustrating the step in greater detail.