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Business Objects XI Introduction

This full-day course is targeted to all students who will use the web version of BusinessObjects, called WebIntelligence.  It will introduce them to BusinessObjects concepts and terminology as well as provide instructions on navigation and storing reports.  It will also provide instructions for basic query construction, including sorting, filtering, some report enhancement and presentation techniques, report scheduling and distribution.

Class Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for taking this class.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

·         Understand concepts and terminology in BusinessObjects.

·         Download and install the java run-time environment add-on via a browser.

·         Review of the screens, toolbars, etc.

·         Run and refresh reports

·         Create, save, print and distribute reports

·         Apply various software features to restrict, rearrange, and format data

Business Objects XI Introduction Course Content

 

1.  Getting Started with Web Intelligence

·         Introducing Web Intelligence

·         Logging on and changing your password

·         Navigating through Web Intelligence

·         Accessing documents

·         Searching for documents

·         Viewing, refreshing, and printing a document

2.  Creating and Editing Web Intelligence Documents and Queries

·         Installing the Java Runtime environment

·         Getting new data with Web Intelligence

·         Saving and editing a document (personal folder)

·         Working with query properties

·         Applying query filter using constants and prompts

·         Applying complex query filters

3.  Report Design in the Java Report Panel

·         Viewing a document in the Java Report Panel and presenting data in a table

·         Duplicating a table and changing table display

·         Presenting data in charts

·         Presenting data in free-standing cells

4.  Enhancing Presentation in Reports

·         Organizing data using the Java Report Panel

·         Restricting data with report filters

·         Working with the Properties tab

·         Adding headers and footers to a document

5.  Scheduling, distributing and sharing Documents

·         Sharing documents with others

·         Viewing document history and Scheduling a Document

6.  What’s next?

·         The following are instructions to access Business Objects Web Intelligence

·         Changing your password

·         City Application Universes

·         Error messages and Troubleshooting