An ongoing research project designed and hosted by the Interaction Design Laboratory @ UNC Chapel Hill
 
Announcements
January 16, 2004
Updated whole website to reflect the new development of RAVE: RB++
November 10, 2003
Added Examples from INLS 357 Fall '03 with RB++ implementation
December 17, 2002
Added Examples from INLS 357 Fall '02
December 17, 2002
Updated Papers Page

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Relational Browser++ (RB++), also known as RAVE, is an alternative browsing tool originally developed for Federal Statistical agencies with support from the NSF Digital Government program and Bureau of Labor Statisties (BLS). The Relation Browser concept grew out of the need to provide an alternative to the sitemap and searching mechanisms on the Fedstats web site. The Relation Browser allows site visitors to preview the kinds of information available at various federal web sites that contain statistical information. We aim to provide easy to use browsing and searching capabilities. Refer to the history page to learn more about how this tool and its interface have evolved.

The RAVE user interface makes heavy use of mouse-overs to create a more dynamic and informative interface than is possible through most other kinds of interfaces. The interface has progressed through several design iterations including several usability studies and a full field test.
Sample only -- not a live applet. To try out RAVE, see the Demonstrations page