Hands-on Lab: Advanced Functions of WebI
Dr. Bjarne Berg
Comerit
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In This Session
Topics covered during this session include:
• Using sums and input controls in WebI reports
• Exploring dimensions, measures, filtering, conditioning, custom
variables, and input controls
• Adding a background image, crosstab table, tag cloud, titles and footers
• Changing table headers, as well as using custom variables that include
concatenation and alignment positioning
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Meet Today's Assistants
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Rob Frye
 Manager of ComeritLabs
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Michael Barker
 SAP BOBJ Developer
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Michael Vavlitis
 SAP BOBJ Developer
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SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence
• Integrate with BI Launchpad
• Merge dimensions
• Implement custom variables
• Share and schedule documents with other users
• Apply conditions and filters
• Connect to BEx and Universe providers
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SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence
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BI self-service allows users to build their own reports to display relevant data
Creating new reports with easily understood visuals can be rapidly achieved
WebI reports can be accessed on multiple platforms, including mobile devices
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Computer-Based Training Structure
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Computer-Based Training Structure
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Picking the Right BusinessObjects Tool
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Navigating this Lab Session
Use these buttons to access each portion of the training material.
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Navigating this Lab Session
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Access the digital form of your instruction manual (PDF format)
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View the video with full commentary within the browser
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Open the hands-on simulation inside the webpage or in the
recommended full screen mode (Press F11 for full screen mode)
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WebI Training Exercises
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Advanced 1 Exercise
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Sums and input controls
in WebI reports and
reinforcement of
previous topics
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Advanced 2 Exercise
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Includes dimensions,
measures, filtering,
conditioning, custom
variables, and input controls
It is recommended to complete each exercise sequentially in order to fully understand the material.10
WebI Training Exercises
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Advanced 3 Exercise
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Add a background image,
crosstab table, tag cloud, titles
and footers
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Advanced 4 Exercise
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Change table headers, use
custom variables including
concatenation and alignment
positioning
It is recommended to complete each exercise sequentially in order to fully understand the material.11
Tips for Taking the Training
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Standard courtesy: Use provided headphones for videos
Watch the videos in full screen mode (Press F11 upon launch)
Complete the exercises in sequence
Use the instruction manual as a guide to the hands-on simulations
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7 Key Points to Remember
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WebI enables users to build and format reports on any data source and
also offers internal and external report distribution
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Reports can be accessed on multiple platforms, including mobile devices
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Follow the sequence to understand the exercises more fully
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Take advantage of the full commentary videos
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Read all the information bubbles in the simulations
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Visit the Bonus Materials section if you want a break from the exercises
or finish early
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If you get stuck, feel free to ask for assistance
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Today’s Exercises
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Your Turn!
How to contact us:
questions@comerit.com
Please remember to complete your session evaluation
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