GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR 3-DIMENSIONAL VIEW OF A DATA COLLECTION BASED ON AN ATTRIBUTE OF THE DATA

摘要

A three-dimensional (3D) view of a data collection [800 (a-b)]based on an attribute is disclosed. A timeline [500] is provided for displaying files and folders. The timeline [500] may include a focal group [809 (a-b)] that displays detailed information about is contents to the user. Remaining items on the timeline [500] are displayed in less detail and may be positioned to appear further away from the user. A histogram [1300] may be provided as part of the view to allow the user to more easily navigate the timeline to find a desired file or folder.