Impress your audience with eye-catching, informative, and easy-to-navigate dashboards with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards (formerly known as Xcelsius)! In this book, you'll quickly learn the basics of building your own business intelligence dashboard and move on to customize your creations with themes, data connections, and other essential features.
1. SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards Basics
Build a strong foundation by understanding the features, options, themes, and commands at your disposal, and benefit from comprehensive examples and practical exercises.
2. Visualize the Process
Benefit from numerous screenshots that show how different features will look in a dashboard (and view them in color in the online version!).
3. Custom Options
Tailor and enhance your dashboard by using SDK tools, data connectivity with options like SAP Crystal Reports and SAP BusinessObjects Live Office, and both SAP and non-SAP tools.
4. Bonus Online Information
Download source code from all examples and find color figure downloads at www.sap-press.com.
5. Updated and Revised for Release 4.0
Find all changes in the move to SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0, from small menu changes and what they mean, to new developments in location intelligence and more.
Highlights:
Buttons, tools, and menus
UI components
Data connectivity
Drill-down
Dynamic visibility
Location Intelligence
SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards SDK
Custom components
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... Foreword ... 17
1 ... Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards ... 19
... 1.1 ... What Is SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards? ... 19
... 1.2 ... What Can SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards Do? ... 22
... 1.3 ... SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards in the SAP BusinessObjects Portfolio ... 33
... 1.4 ... Summary ... 34
2 ... Becoming Familiar with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards ... 35
... 2.1 ... Menu ... 36
... 2.2 ... Toolbar ... 77
... 2.3 ... Components Browser ... 82
... 2.4 ... Canvas ... 84
... 2.5 ... Embedded Excel Spreadsheet ... 85
... 2.6 ... Property Panel ... 85
... 2.7 ... Object Browser ... 88
... 2.8 ... Query Browser ... 89
... 2.9 ... Summary ... 93
3 ... Dashboard Tutorial ... 95
... 3.1 ... Introduction ... 95
... 3.2 ... Choose the Right UI Components ... 96
... 3.3 ... Bind Data ... 98
... 3.4 ... Connect to External Data ... 103
... 3.5 ... Formatting ... 104
... 3.6 ... Distribute the Output ... 106
... 3.7 ... Summary ... 108
4 ... UI Component Basics ... 109
... 4.1 ... Working with Charts ... 110
... 4.2 ... Selectors ... 174
... 4.3 ... Represent a Single Value ... 194
... 4.4 ... Use Containers to Wrap Several Components ... 206
... 4.5 ... Build Backgrounds to Assist Layout ... 210
... 4.6 ... Universe Connectivity ... 214
... 4.7 ... Summary ... 219
5 ... Advanced UI Components ... 221
... 5.1 ... Advanced Charts ... 221
... 5.2 ... Advanced Selectors ... 255
... 5.3 ... Advanced Single-Value Components ... 273
... 5.4 ... Displaying Data in a Table ... 280
... 5.5 ... Using Art ... 292
... 5.6 ... Use Maps for Geographical Representation ... 299
... 5.7 ... Web Connectivity ... 304
... 5.8 ... Others ... 315
... 5.9 ... Summary ... 333
6 ... Data Connectivity Basics ... 335
... 6.1 ... Embedded Excel Spreadsheet ... 336
... 6.2 ... Import Data from an Excel File ... 340
... 6.3 ... Security Issues Related to Accessing External Data ... 341
... 6.4 ... XML Data ... 343
... 6.5 ... Web Service Connection ... 364
... 6.6 ... Excel XML Map ... 369
... 6.7 ... Summary ... 373
7 ... Advanced Data Connectivity ... 375
... 7.1 ... Query as a Web Service ... 376
... 7.2 ... SAP NetWeaver BW Connection ... 385
... 7.3 ... Live Office Connection ... 388
... 7.4 ... Crystal Reports Data Consumer ... 399
... 7.5 ... Flash Variables ... 411
... 7.6 ... FS Command ... 417
... 7.7 ... External Interface Connection ... 424
... 7.8 ... LCDS Connection ... 431
... 7.9 ... Portal Data ... 435
... 7.10 ... Summary ... 440
8 ... Special Features ... 441
... 8.1 ... Drill-Down ... 441
... 8.2 ... Make Smart Use of Dynamic Visibility ... 452
... 8.3 ... Alerts ... 464
... 8.4 ... Direct Data Binding ... 472
... 8.5 ... Export ... 474
... 8.6 ... Themes and Colors ... 479
... 8.7 ... Summary ... 488
9 ... A Comprehensive Hands-On Example ... 489
... 9.1 ... Planning the Dashboard ... 491
... 9.2 ... Preparing Data ... 493
... 9.3 ... Organizing Data in Excel ... 501
... 9.4 ... Designing the Dashboard ... 505
... 9.5 ... Summary ... 510
10 ... Introduction to the SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards SDK ... 511
... 10.1 ... About the SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards SDK ... 511
... 10.2 ... About Flex ... 512
... 10.3 ... When to Use the SDK ... 513
... 10.4 ... How to Use the SDK ... 515
... 10.5 ... What Can I Do with the SDK? ... 518
... 10.6 ... SDK Best Practices ... 521
... 10.7 ... SDK Pitfalls ... 524
... 10.8 ... Summary ... 525
11 ... Get Started with Custom Component Basics ... 527
... 11.1 ... Developing Basic Add-On Property Sheets ... 527
... 11.2 ... Developing Basic Add-On Components ... 543
... 11.3 ... Creating Basic Component Packages ... 552
... 11.4 ... Summary ... 555
12 ... Implement Advanced Custom Add-On Component Features ... 557
... 12.1
Ray Li is a passionate business intelligence professional currently working for ByInsight Consulting as a BI consultant. He previously work for SAP BusinessObjects as a software engineer where he developed Xcelsius add-ons, designed and delivered Xcelsius dashboards in several projects and conducted trainings. Ray is well respected by his peers and was highly recommended by Mico Yuk, founder of the Xcelsius Gurus Network.nnEvan DeLodder is managing director of Summit Intelligence Services. He has extensive experience creating engaging, innovative business intelligence solutions based on Xcelsius, Flex, AIR, C sharp, and MS SQL Business Intelligence Suite technologies.
Über den Autor
Ray Li is a passionate business intelligence professional currently
working for Lodestone Management Consultants,
providing BI consulting services in the retail, pharmaceutical,
manufacturing, and insurance industries. He previously
worked for SAP BusinessObjects as a software engineer
where he developed the integration kit for SAP Solutions
and designed and delivered dashboards in several projects.
In his spare time he enjoys music and badminton.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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rn ... Foreword ... 17
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rn1 ... Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards ... 19
rn... 1.1 ... What Is SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards? ... 19
rn... 1.2 ... What Can SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards Do? ... 22
rn... 1.3 ... SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards in the SAP BusinessObjects Portfolio ... 33
rn... 1.4 ... Summary ... 34
rn
rn2 ... Becoming Familiar with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards ... 35
rn... 2.1 ... Menu ... 36
rn... 2.2 ... Toolbar ... 77
rn... 2.3 ... Components Browser ... 82
rn... 2.4 ... Canvas ... 84
rn... 2.5 ... Embedded Excel Spreadsheet ... 85
rn... 2.6 ... Property Panel ... 85
rn... 2.7 ... Object Browser ... 88
rn... 2.8 ... Query Browser ... 89
rn... 2.9 ... Summary ... 93
rn
rn3 ... Dashboard Tutorial ... 95
rn... 3.1 ... Introduction ... 95
rn... 3.2 ... Choose the Right UI Components ... 96
rn... 3.3 ... Bind Data ... 98
rn... 3.4 ... Connect to External Data ... 103
rn... 3.5 ... Formatting ... 104
rn... 3.6 ... Distribute the Output ... 106
rn... 3.7 ... Summary ... 108
rn
rn4 ... UI Component Basics ... 109
rn... 4.1 ... Working with Charts ... 110
rn... 4.2 ... Selectors ... 174
rn... 4.3 ... Represent a Single Value ... 194
rn... 4.4 ... Use Containers to Wrap Several Components ... 206
rn... 4.5 ... Build Backgrounds to Assist Layout ... 210
rn... 4.6 ... Universe Connectivity ... 214
rn... 4.7 ... Summary ... 219
rn
rn5 ... Advanced UI Components ... 221
rn... 5.1 ... Advanced Charts ... 221
rn... 5.2 ... Advanced Selectors ... 255
rn... 5.3 ... Advanced Single-Value Components ... 273
rn... 5.4 ... Displaying Data in a Table ... 280
rn... 5.5 ... Using Art ... 292
rn... 5.6 ... Use Maps for Geographical Representation ... 299
rn... 5.7 ... Web Connectivity ... 304
rn... 5.8 ... Others ... 315
rn... 5.9 ... Summary ... 333
rn
rn6 ... Data Connectivity Basics ... 335
rn... 6.1 ... Embedded Excel Spreadsheet ... 336
rn... 6.2 ... Import Data from an Excel File ... 340
rn... 6.3 ... Security Issues Related to Accessing External Data ... 341
rn... 6.4 ... XML Data ... 343
rn... 6.5 ... Web Service Connection ... 364
rn... 6.6 ... Excel XML Map ... 369
rn... 6.7 ... Summary ... 373
rn
rn7 ... Advanced Data Connectivity ... 375
rn... 7.1 ... Query as a Web Service ... 376
rn... 7.2 ... SAP NetWeaver BW Connection ... 385
rn... 7.3 ... Live Office Connection ... 388
rn... 7.4 ... Crystal Reports Data Consumer ... 399
rn... 7.5 ... Flash Variables ... 411
rn... 7.6 ... FS Command ... 417
rn... 7.7 ... External Interface Connection ... 424
rn... 7.8 ... LCDS Connection ... 431
rn... 7.9 ... Portal Data ... 435
rn... 7.10 ... Summary ... 440
rn
rn8 ... Special Features ... 441
rn... 8.1 ... Drill-Down ... 441
rn... 8.2 ... Make Smart Use of Dynamic Visibility ... 452
rn... 8.3 ... Alerts ... 464
rn... 8.4 ... Direct Data Binding ... 472
rn... 8.5 ... Export ... 474
rn... 8.6 ... Themes and Colors ... 479
rn... 8.7 ... Summary ... 488
rn
rn9 ... A Comprehensive Hands-On Example ... 489
rn... 9.1 ... Planning the Dashboard ... 491
rn... 9.2 ... Preparing Data ... 493
rn... 9.3 ... Organizing Data in Excel ... 501
rn... 9.4 ... Designing the Dashboard ... 505
rn... 9.5 ... Summary ... 510
rn
rn10 ... Introduction to the SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards SDK ... 511
rn... 10.1 ... About the SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards SDK ... 511
rn... 10.2 ... About Flex ... 512
rn... 10.3 ... When to Use the SDK ... 513
rn... 10.4 ... How to Use the SDK ... 515
rn... 10.5 ... What Can I Do with the SDK? ... 518
rn... 10.6 ... SDK Best Practices ... 521
rn... 10.7 ... SDK Pitfalls ... 524
rn... 10.8 ... Summary ... 525
rn
rn11 ... Get Started with Custom Component Basics ... 527
rn... 11.1 ... Developing Basic Add-On Property Sheets ... 527
rn... 11.2 ... Developing Basic Add-On Components ... 543
rn... 11.3 ... Creating Basic Component Packages ... 552
rn... 11.4 ... Summary ... 555
rn
rn12 ... Implement Advanced Custom Add-On Component Features ... 557
rn... 12.1 ... Implementing Advanced Property Sheet Features ... 557
rn... 12.2 ... Where to Go from Here: Tips, Tricks, and Resources ... 579
rn... 12.3 ... Summary ... 579
rn
rn13 ... Hands-On: Develop Your Custom Add-On Component ... 581
rn... 13.1 ... Creating the Chart ... 581
rn... 13.2 ... Creating the Flex Component and Property Sheet Project ... 582
rn... 13.3 ... Creating the Flex Test Container ... 597
rn... 13.4 ... Creating the Packager and SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards XLX Add-On ... 597
rn... 13.5 ... Creating the Data Sharing Component ... 598
rn... 13.6 ... Summary ... 608
rn
rn ... Appendices ... 609
rn... A ... Location Intelligence ... 611
rn... B ... Tips for Using SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards ... 635
rn... C ... The Authors ... 669
rn
rn ... Index ... 671
rn
Klappentext
Impress your audience with eye-catching, informative, and easy-to-navigate dashboards with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards (formerly known as Xcelsius)! In this book, you'll quickly learn the basics of building your own business intelligence dashboard and move on to customize your creations with themes, data connections, and other essential features.
rn1. SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards BasicsrnBuild a strong foundation by understanding the features, options, themes, and commands at your disposal, and benefit from comprehensive examples and practical exercises.
rn2. Visualize the ProcessrnBenefit from numerous screenshots that show how different features will look in a dashboard (and view them in color in the online version!).
rn3. Custom OptionsrnTailor and enhance your dashboard by using SDK tools, data connectivity with options like SAP Crystal Reports and SAP BusinessObjects Live Office, and both SAP and non-SAP tools.
rn4. Bonus Online InformationrnDownload source code from all examples and find color figure downloads at www.sap-press.com.
rn5. Updated and Revised for Release 4.0rnFind all changes in the move to SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0, from small menu changes and what they mean, to new developments in location intelligence and more.rnrn
Highlights:rn
rnrn
- Buttons, tools, and menus
rn- UI components
rn- Data connectivity
rn- Drill-down
rn- Dynamic visibility
rn- Location Intelligence
rn- SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards SDK
rn- Custom components
rn
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Galileo Press heißt jetzt Rheinwerk Verlag.
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2nd Edition Updated for release 4.0