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Abstract

A system and method for multiple attribute concurrent searching using a visual paradigm. The system allows the user to locate and display a first data item in the database, graphically select attributes, values or other criteria associated with that data item, and instruct the system to use these criteria as a constraint in successive ordering and access of other data items either in a previously retrieved set of data items, or as a new search in the database itself. When the user clicks on a “next” icon, “next” button, or a similar search-initiation feature, the system uses the constraints previously selected to locate, organize, or place into a logical order the next data item matching those constraints. In accordance with an embodiment for use with digital maps and digital map databases, the system provides a graphical window screen by which a user can select attributes associated with a particular map item, and use these attributes and constraints in subsequent ordering and searching. When the user clicks or selects a particular map item attribute, that attribute can be added as one of the search constraints. Clicking the “next” button allows the system to perform the ordering or search using the previously selected constraints. Successive clicks of the next feature allow a succession of map items matching the constraint to be quickly selected and viewed.

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