1. A computer-implemented rule construction method for configuring rules in a computer system having a memory and a display screen, the method comprising: enabling simultaneous display of multiple windows on the display screen, the multiple windows including a first window configured as a library and a second window configured as a canvas; enabling custom configuration of tiles in the library, each tile corresponding to a term; enabling selection of a set of tiles from the library for placement in a region of the canvas, wherein the placement reflects a logical statement, and further wherein the set of tiles is displayed in accordance with a first view level; and enabling examination of additional information associated with the set of tiles placed in the region of the canvas by accessing a second view level of the canvas, wherein the additional information is displayed in the region of the canvas.