On May 16, 2011, ITS applied an update to BusinessObjects WebI. This version retains all the functionality of the previous version and includes support for Firefox 3.5 and Safari 4.0.
Click the links below to display detailed information on new functionality and improvements in BusinessObjects WebI. Click again to hide the details.
BusinessObjects WebI: What's New
Apply Folds to Breaks, Sections, and Tables
You can fold and unfold report elements to hide or display data in breaks, sections, and tables. For example, you can display subtotals and grand totals in a table with breaks and hide the details. For details, see:
Query on Query
Auto-merge Dimension Objects is Off by Default
When you create multiple queries in the same universe (data set), dimension objects with the same name and data type are no longer automatically merged. The auto-merge default has been globally turned off. However, you can turn it on for a specific document. See WebI: Merging Multiple Data Providers.
Use Input Controls to Filter and Analyze Data
Input controls provide a convenient way for filtering and analyzing report data. You can quickly analyze different scenarios by changing the value of variables. See WebI: Use Input Controls to Analyze Data.
Changes in Calculation Context
Advanced users will notice changes in calculation context, including ranking by dimension with the Where operator, formulas that use the Where operator and the ForAll or In context operator, and formulas with the Where operator and In Report context modifier in tables with filters.
Additional Enhancements
When you save a report, the "Save As" location defaults to the folder where the report is currently located(rather than your Favorites).
Paper size defaults to Letter rather than Monarch Envelope when you print.
DocumentAuthor (function that displays the last user who modified a report).
The new version of BusinessObjects fixes some bugs, including:
- Slowness when using Save As
- Hanging reports
- Intermittent slow performance of some reports
Workstation requirements
For detailed information on enhancements and bug fixes related to the 5/16/2011 update, see New Features in XI 3.1 FP 3.1
Additional Resources and Assistance
Here's a recording of the 6/14/11 BITV episode on What's New in BusinessObjects WebI.
See the BusinessObjects WebI Resources Web page in My LINC for additional links to job aids, eLearning, and more.
For assistance or questions, contact:
ITS Service Center
734-764-4357 (4-HELP)
itsadminhelpdesk@umich.edu