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No, BusinessObjects is accessed the same way.
Before starting to run reports in the new BusinessObjects version, we recommend you perform these steps in exact sequence:
- Sign out of BusinessObjects by selecting Log out from the unique name initial circle in the top right corner of the BI Launch Pad. Closing the browser window does not sign you out. You must use Log out.
- Close all open browser windows.
- Clear your browser cache completely For example, Chrome's default is seven days; please select All Time.
- Log back in to BusinessObjects and perform your tasks.
Once you have successfully completed the above steps, you can run reports in the new version with the same functionality as the previous version. Given the look and feel changes to BusinessObjects, users may want to reference the Retrieve and Run a Report document when running a report in the upgraded environment.
Yes, users see all the reports they used to see in the older version. To learn more about managing folders and documents in BO 4.3, see Manage Folders and Documents.
No, the existing schedules run as per schedule in the new version. Users may want to take advantage of new features related to scheduling reports available in BO 4.3. See the Schedule a Report document for additional information about the enhanced scheduling functions.
The university's previous version of BusinessObjects (BO) was scheduled to no longer be supported by the vendor (SAP) after 2024. BusinessObjects needed to be updated to version 4.3 SP2 to remain fully functional and to continue to meet the needs of the university.
No, the old version is no longer available to users.
- Instance Manager is on the BO Launchpad home page (Instances) to monitor the scheduled reports.
- Reports can be scheduled to multiple destinations.
- A Web Intelligence report can be used as a source to create a new Web Intelligence report.
- Reports can be selected as favorites and accessed from the home page.
- Applet mode is not available because of using other technology than Java, but all Applet mode related features work in the new version except copying the report block to excel. The workaround is to export the report to excel.
- Hyperlink in the report cell can be tested in reading mode only.
No, users use the same process as they have been using.
- The BusinessObjects - Running Reports eLearning course was updated for BusinessObjects 4.3. The course covers running, exporting, organizing, scheduling, and formatting reports. Even if you have taken this course previously, it can provide a good introduction to the upgraded environment.
- The BusinessObjects 4.3 User Resources website is your one-stop location for all BusinessObjects training materials.
- Overview of BusinessObjects 4.3 SP2 Changes includes feature mapping between old and new versions.