Systems, methods, and data processing tools for processing a multi-dimensional dataset are disclosed. The method includes generating a data object linked to the multi-dimensional dataset. The data object includes a plurality of dimension controls, where each dimension control corresponds to a dimension of the multi-dimensional dataset, and each dimension control is an interactive axis extending radially from a central point. The method further includes displaying the data object in a first configuration, receiving user input manipulating at least one dimension control to change the configuration of the data object from the first configuration to a second configuration, and processing the input to determine an operation associated with the user input. Moreover, the method includes processing the linked multi-dimensional dataset in accordance with the determined operation to generate a display object depicting a dataset corresponding to the second configuration of the data object, and displaying the display object.