Presenters: Steve Thatcher and Oliver Prucha, InfoSol Inc.
Monday, June 22nd – Module 1
Web Intelligence XI 3.1 to BI 4.1 Delta Boot Camp
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers who are experienced in Web Intelligence 3.1 and need to learn the new features and functions in Web Intelligence 4.1.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have experience using Web Intelligence 3.1
Synopsis:
This hands-on immersion boot camp will cover the main differences between the new Web Intelligence 4.1 and its XI 3.1 predecessor. This will include the re-designed BI Launch Pad, new features in the Query Panel, the re-designed Report Panel interface, the overhauled chart engine and new report options including element linking, Fit to Page, Hiding Dimensions and Freeze header.
Major Topics Include:
- Learn the key differences between Web Intelligence 3.1 and the new Web Intelligence 4.1
- Become familiar with the new look and feel of Web Intelligence 4.1
- Learn new functionality available with Web Intelligence 4.1
Monday, June 22nd – Module 2
Queries and Data Provider
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers looking to understand the various types of queries available in Web Intelligence, and how to build reports that leverage multiple data providers.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have at least one year’s experience using Web Intelligence.
Synopsis:
Depending on your needs, there may be times where simple queries will not yield the results you want in a report. In these cases, more advanced techniques using combined queries or subqueries may be necessary. This unit teaches you about these advanced querying techniques.
Major Topics Include:
- Combined Queries
- Union
- Intersect
- Minus
- Subqueries
- Query of a Query
- Using Personal Data Providers
Monday, June 22nd – Module 3
Dynamic Graphics and Interactive Charts
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers who are experienced in Web Intelligence 4.1 and are looking to display graphics and charts based on conditional formulas and user interaction.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have at least one year’s experience using Web Intelligence.
Synopsis:
Web Intelligence 4.1 introduced exciting new options for developers to display report elements based on underlying report conditions and user interaction with the report elements. This hands-on immersion boot camp will explore using these new features to provide report users with a more engaging, and interactive experience.
Major Topics Include:
- Adding graphics to report cells
- Using the display element dialogue box
- Explore the new element linking input control
- Integrating report level filtering
Tuesday, June 23rd – Module 4
Using Advanced Calculation Context
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers who are experienced in Web Intelligence 4.1 and are looking to create custom calculations beyond the default aggregation.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have at least one year’s experience using Web Intelligence.
Synopsis:
There are times one of the most dynamic and user-friendly features of Web Intelligence – default aggregation – limits report developers when creating required calculations in reports. This hands-on immersion boot camp will explore using advanced calculation context to create customized solutions to challenging report calculation requirements.
Major Topics Include:
- Using Input context
- Using Output context
Tuesday June 23rd – Module 5
Exploring Built-in Functions & Formulas
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers who are experienced in Web Intelligence 4.1 and are looking to create custom reporting solutions leveraging many of the available built-in functions.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have at least one year’s experience using Web Intelligence.
Synopsis:
There are many formula functions built into the Web Intelligence report designer. Many of these functions are similar to functions found in other reporting tools, and many leverage the metadata within Web Intelligence, and the Business Objects platform. This hands-on immersion boot camp will explore using the formula editor to create customized solutions to challenging report design requirements.
Major Topics Include:
- Overview of the Web Intelligence formula editor
- Use many of the unique Web Intelligence built-in functions to build customize solutions such as:
- Automate report titles, etc. by referencing user prompts
- Display date values formatted based on the users locale settings
- Reference ASCII codes (new line, currency symbols, etc.) in formulas and cells
- Convert string and data values per report design requirements
Tuesday June 23rd – Module 6
Dynamically Displaying Data
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers who are experienced in Web Intelligence 4.1 and need to learn techniques to both group data values, and display data conditionally at the report level.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have at least one year’s experience using Web Intelligence.
Synopsis:
Sometimes a report developer is presented with challenging requests to display values in unique ways, and with little help at the universe level. This hands-on immersion boot camp will explore two main techniques available in Web Intelligence 4.1 to assist with such requests. These techniques include grouping data values, and using conditional formatting and display.
Major Topics Include:
- Grouping data values using:
- If/Then/Else formula
- Personal data providers
- The new custom grouping feature in Web Intelligence 1
- Conditional Formatting
- Using traditional font, cell, report formatting
- Using formulas to customize display of underlying data
Wednesday, June 24th – Module 7
Going Mobile – Design and Deployment
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers who are looking to display their Web Intelligence 4.1 content on mobile devices.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have at least six months of experience working with various Web Intelligence report tables and charts and their respective properties. Basic understanding of the user experience using mobile devices such as tablets.
Synopsis:
Due to the proliferation of mobile devices in business today, report designers are increasingly being asked to provide reporting solutions for distribution on a mobile platform. More often than not, users would like to consume their Web Intelligence content on their mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. This hands-on immersion boot camp will explore design considerations to enhance the display of both existing and new documents on mobile devices using the SAP BusinessObjects Mobile Client application.
Major Topics Include:
- Exploring mobile platform design challenges
- Mobile report design best practices
- Configuring and using the SAP BusinessObjects Mobile Client application
Wednesday, June 24th – Module 8
Creative Linking and Document Scheduling
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers who are experienced in Web Intelligence 4.1 and are looking to link multiple documents into their analysis project. Once created, users may wish to schedule these documents for distribution using the document scheduler.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have at least one year’s experience using Web Intelligence.
Synopsis:
There are times when more than one document is needed to tell the whole story. And the story may be received using multiple methods of report distribution, such as online and e-mail. This hands-on immersion boot camp will explore linking a document to other documents and websites, and scheduling documents for distribution.
Major Topics Include:
- Linking documents to other documents and websites
- Hyperlink
- OpenDoc
- Exploring document scheduling options
- Built-in Business Objects document scheduler
- Introduction to the InfoBurst 3rd party report bursting tool
Wednesday, June 24th – Module 9
Design Considerations and Charting
Intended Audience:
This module is intended for users and report designers who are looking for ideas and suggestions for best practices and design considerations, while gaining a deeper understanding of the new charting engine in Web Intelligence 4.1.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have at least six months of experience working with various Web Intelligence report tables and charts and their respective properties. Basic understanding of the user experience using mobile devices such as tablets.
Synopsis:
Over time, Web Intelligence report designers develop tips and best practices to develop reports efficiently and effectively. These tips and best practices are enhanced by the new features and functionality offered by each new Business Objects platform release, and release 4.1 is no exception! This hands-on immersion boot camp will explore report design tips and best practices, while also exploring the new charting engine in Web Intelligence 4.1 to assist report developers with understanding their many charting options beyond basic bar, line, and pie charts.
Major Topics Include:
- Exploring report design tips and best practices
- Understanding the new charting engine
- Exploring examples of the intended use of many of the available charts in Web Intelligence 4.1
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