Business Objects Step by Step Tutorial

Business Objects Step by Step
Tutorial
A sample Database and Creating Universe
This sample Database has following Tables.....
STEP-1
Creating the universe for source efashion Database (efashion.mdb)
Use the following Navigations to use ODBC Drivers for efashion Database.
---Click on Start menu
---Settings
---Control Panel
---Double click on Administrator tools
---Double click on Datasources (ODBC)

---Click on System DSN ---Click on Add
---Select Microsoft Access Driver --- Click on Finish
---Name the Database
---Click on Select
---Select efashion.mdb Database from C drive
---Click on Ok ---Click on Ok---Click on Ok
To enable the BO services click on
---Programs
---BO XI 3.1
---Business Objects Enterprise
---Central Configuration Manager
It displays the list of BO services.
---Right click on Server Intelligent Agent ---Start
---Right click on Apache Tomcat ---Start
We can start /stop services which are needed for us.
NOTE:
System: ABC [name of the computer where BO services are running]
Username: Administrator
Password: ............... [By default BLANK]
Authentication: Enterprise
In Authentication Enterprise indicates BO services.
1) LDAP-----indicates Directory Services
2) SAP -----indicates Source BW Systems
3) Standalone(no CMS)----Local Database
4) Windows AD----Windows Administrator Services.
5) Windows NT----Windows Network Services
To create the Universe, use the following Navigations.
---Programs
---BO XI 3.1
---Business Objects Enterprise
---Designer
---Enter BO Login Information
---Select Authentication as Enterprise ---Click on Ok
---Click on Cancel for Quick Design
---Click on New Universe (ctrl+N)
---Name the Universe (accessUniverse)
---Click on NEW to create a new Connection
---Click on Next in initial screen
---Name the Connection
---Expand Microsoft
---Expand the required Version of Access
---Select ODBC drivers
---Click on Next
---Select the Created DSN--- [DSN11AM]
---Click on Test Connection

---If the server is responding Click on Ok
---Click on Next
---Click on Next
---Click on Finish
---Click on Ok
---SAVE the Universe (ctrl+S).
By default the Universe is saved with the extension (.unv)
Navigations for Creating the Universe Connection for the Source ORACLE
Navigations for Creating the Universe Connection for the Source ORACLE.
----Create New Universe, Name the Universe.
----Click on New to create a Connection.
----Click on Next in initial screen
----Name the Connection
----Expand the ORACLE Database
----Expand the corresponding versions of Oracle
----Select Oracle Client
----Click on Next
----Username: Scott
Password: tiger
Service: oracle
----Click on Test Connection
If the server is responding Click on Next
----Click on Next
----Click on Finish
----Click on OK
----Save the Universe
Note: The drivers which are installed with corresponding Database are called Native
Drivers.
OCI-------Oracle Call Interface
Creating the Universe for SQL Server

Server name: ABC [system name where SQL Server services are running]
Login User: sa
Password: sa
Database: gosl
Navigations:
----Create the Universe
----Name the Universe
----Click on NEW to create a Connection to the SQL Server
----Click on Next in Initial Screen
----Name the Connection
----Expand the Microsoft
----Expand MS SQL Server 2005
----Select OLEDB providers

----Click on Next
----Give the Connection details
----Click on Test Connection
If the server is Responding Click on OK
----Click on Next
----Click on Finish
----Click on OK
----Save the Universe
Sunday, September 11, 2011
STEP 9: EXPORT UNIVERSE

Using this Reporting option, the Universe will be migrated from Local system into the Universe
domain area for making universe available for all reporting clients.
Note: For Local systems Export Universe is not required as Client and Server is on the same
system.
CREATING WEBI REPORTS
Based on the Universe created
----Click on Start Menu
----Programs
----BO XI 3.1
----Business Objects Enterprise
----Web Intelligence Rich Client
----Enter BO Login information
----Click on Logon
----Place the cursor in Create New Document based on Data Source
----Click on browse for more Data Source
----Select Radiobutton Universe
----Click on Next
----Select the created Universe
----Click on Ok
----Opens Create Query Panel

----Drag the required Reporting Objects into Resulting Area
----Click on Run Query
It generates a Report
While Saving WEBI Documents, by default it is saved with extension .wid
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STEP 8: CEATING HIERARCHIES:

Using this reporting option we can enable Drilldown and Drillup options.
In the Universe, Hierarchy is created using Dimension objects under the Class panel. All the
Objects existing under the class panel as Dimensional object are treated as Default
Hierarchies.
Custom Hierarchy:
It is used to define own Hierarchy level based on existing dimension object under the Default
Hierarchy.
To create the Custom Hierarchies
----Click on Tools menu
----Hierarchies
----Displays the List of Default Hierarchies
----Select the Radiobutton Custom Hierarchies
----Click on New
----Name the Hierarchy
----Add Year from the Default Hierarchies into Custom Hierarchy area.
----Drag Quarter under Year Hierarchy
----Drag Month name under Quarter Hierarchy
----Then WeekID under Month name

----Click on Ok
Note:
When Custom Hierarchies are created, the Default Hierarchies are disabled in Reporting
Environment.
When Multiple Custom Hierarchies are crated at the time of Reporting Business Objects
prompts to select the required Hierarchy level to be used in reporting.

Query Filter/ Report Filter/ Level Restrictions

Query Filters:
If the Filter conditions are applied at Database Table is called as Query Filters.
Report Filters:
If the filter conditions are applied at reporting environment is called as Report Filters.
If the Filters are applied in Universe, these are called as Query Filters as Universe gets only
restricted data into Reporting environment.
In the Universe, we can apply two types of Filters as
-------Object level Filter
-------Universe level Filter
Object level Restrictions/Filters:
Universe Level Restrictions/Filters:
To apply Object Level Restrictions

--------Double click on the required object
--------Place the cursor in where class and apply the required conditions.
To apply Universe Level Restrictions
-----Select the Radiobutton filters in Class Panel
-----Click on Insert Menu
-----Select Condition
-----Place the cursor in where class
-----Apply the condition
-----Select the checkbox; use the filter as mandatory in query
-----Select the Radiobutton Apply on Universe or Apply on class

Data Merging/ Aggrigation

DATA MERGING:
The joins applied in Universe structure panel between the Two Tables is the Data
Merging.
DATA AGGREGATION:
It is the process of converting Source detail data into Summary data, for the numeric
objects (FACTS) under the class panel.
---Double click on amount_sold
---Select Object from the class panel
---Click on Properties Tab
---Select the Qualification as Measure and select the required aggregated function. By default
is Sum.
---Click on Ok
Note: One source table column is not only added for one time under the class panel, it can be
added for any number of times based on Business needs.
If report requirement is to display summary totals of amount_sold and also average total of
amount_sold, add amount_sold for two times as an Object in a class. For the first Object add
the qualification Measure with the function Sum. For the second Object add the qualification
Measure with the function Average.

Data Scrubbing in Universe

DATA SCRUBBING CONCEPT IN UNIVERSE:
----Click on Insert Menu
----Object
----Name the Object [overall_cost]
----Data Type----Number
Place the cursor in Select
----Browse
----Expand shopfacts---Double click on amount_sold multiplied by Double click on

quantity_sold [amount_sold * quantity_sold]
---- Click on Parse
If Parsing is Ok ----Click on Ok
CONDITION BASED DATA SCRUBBING:

----Object
----Name the Object [discount]
----Data Type----Number
Place the cursor in Select area
----Browse
----Expand Character functions
----Double click on IIF (If and only If)
----Double click on quantity_sold and type >=10, place the cursor in true condition area---Double click on amount_sold multiplied by 0.12, place the cursor in false condition area
---Double click on amount_sold multiplied by 0.04
Finally the expression is
IIF (shop_facts.quantity_sold>=10, shop_facts.amount_sold*0.12,
shop_facts.amount_sold*0.04)
---- Click on Parse
Data Cleansing in Universe

DATA CLEANSING CONCEPT IN UNIVERSE:

----Object
----Name the Object
----Type----character
Place the cursor in Select
----Click on Browse
----From Functions area------Expand character
----Double click on Ucase Function.
----Expand Tables and Columns
----Double click on Month name
The expression is applied as Ucase (Table name. Column name)
----Click on Parse
STEP 7: Create / Insert Objects

7) CREATE / INSERT OBJECTS:
Reporting columns are called as Objects.
To create the Object without selecting any Tables from structure panel, drag the Required
column into Class Panel.
By default for every Source Column Dimension Object is the property added, to display source
business data as it is in reporting.
Second Procedure to create the Objects:

---- Select the required class from Class Panel
---- Click on Insert Menu
---- Select Object

---- Name the Object [Article ID]
Note: Here Object name can be added with Spaces.
---- Select the Data type as Number
---- Place the Cursor in select Statement
---- Click on Browse in select Area.
---- From Tables and Columns Expand the required Table
---- Double click on the required column
---- Click on Parse to check the Syntax.
---- If parsing is Ok
---- Click on Ok
Data Cleansing:
Converting Source Non-Unique Data Format into Unique data Format is called as Data
Cleansing.
Data Scrubbing:
Adding Extra column with required Business expression is called as Data Scrubbing.
Data Merging:
Combining two Tables data is called as Data Merging.
Data Aggregation:
Converting Source Detailed data into summary Format is called as Data Aggregation.
Note: Manual Navigation is recommended to support Data Cleansing and Data Scrubbing
options.
STEP 6: Creating Classes

6) CREATING CLASSES:
One class represents Schema.

A class is assigned with one or more Tables information.
A Table converted in to class can be accessed by Reporting.
To create the class use the following Navigations:
---- Click on Insert Menu------Class
---- Name the Class
---- In the same way create one more Class.
*** Class: Enterprise Information
SubClass: Business Activity Information.
SD (class)
Sales (subclass)
Billing (subclass)
Shipping (subclass)
Agreements/Contracts (subclass)
FICO
Accounts Receivables (subclass)
Accounts Payables (subclass)
Cost Centre (subclass)
Bank Accounts (subclass)
G/L Accounts (subclass) [General Ledger]
STEP---5: To resolve Loops:

STEP---5:
To resolve Loops: To resolve the Lops use the following methods
1) Delete Unnecessary Joins

---- Any join which has Many-to-Many cardinality can be deleted from Structure Panel.
Note: While detecting cardinalities Business Objects reads only few records from the Database
Table and returns the relation. To confirm the extract relations Manual Checking is Possible in
Universe Structure Panel using
----Right Click on required table
----Click on Table Values.
Check the data in common Column which is used in joins. Repeated data display indicates that
the cardinality is Many.
2) Creating Alias Tables
----Select any Master Table or Dimension Table [Dimension tables are also called as
Lookup Tables].
----Click on Alias Name the Alias Table
----Click on Ok
----Delete the Join which is causing the Loop and create New Join condition between Alias
table and Corresponding Fact Tables.
3) Shortcut Joins:

Double click on Any Join which is having a Loop
----Double click
----Select the Checkbox-----Shortcut Join
----Click on Ok
4) Context:
To create a Context, select the required Joins (which has no Loops)
----Context
----Name the Context
----Click on Check to find Loops

----If no Loops are displayed---click on Ok
----Click on Ok.
STEP---4: Detecting Loops:

STEP---4:
Detecting Loops: Using this option we find number of Loops possible from Universe Structure
Panel Tables.
Navigations:
----Click on Tools Menu
----Automated Detections
----Detect Loops
----Click on it
It displays the number of Loops and selected Joins from Structured Panel.
STEP3: Insert Joins

STEP3:
Insert Joins
To display the Joins between Tables in Universe Structure Panel use following Navigations
1) Manual Join
---- Without selecting a Table drag a table column [Article_ID of Article_lookup] in to
corresponding column of second table [Article_ID of Article_color_lookup]
---- Double click on Applied Join [link]
----Click on Detect to find the Cardinality
----Click on OK
2) Insert Menu Join
----Click on Insert Menu ----Join
It opens Edit Join Interface
---- Select the First table as Article_lookup
---- Select the Second table as Article_lookup_criteria
---- Select Article_ID between the two tables
----Click on Detect
----Click on OK
3) Auto Detecting Joins
---- Click on Tools menu----Automated Detections----Detect Joins
It displays the possible Joins from Universe Structure Panel.
----Select the Required Joins----Click on Insert.
For Detecting Joins we need to depend on Detect Cardinalities to Apply Data Relationships.
Navigations:
----Click on Tools menu
----Automated detection
----Detect Cardinalities
FAQ:
1) How many types of joins can be applied from Universe?
Ans: There are 5 types of joins
1) Inner Join [Equi Join]
2) Left Outer Join
3) Right Outer Join
[Full Outer Join is not supported by Universe]
4) Theta Join
5) Shortcut Join
Inner Join: If the Join condition is applied with only = [equal to] operator is called
as Inner
Join or Equi Join

Using this property only common data of two tables is returned.
Right Outer Join: In the Edit join screen if Left side Outer join is selected it is treated as Right
Outer Join
Internally it returns common data between the two tables and all extra records in Right Table.
Left Outer Join: In Edit Join screen, if the Right side Outer Join is selected it is treated as Left
Outer Join
Using this property, it returns common data between the two tables and all extra records in
Left Table.
Theta Join: While applying the join condition if we select other than to Equal operator then it is
called as Theta Join or Non-Equi Join
Shortcut Join: This property is recommended to resolve the Loop by applying Second Priority
for the Joins.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Business Objects : Basic Question and Answers
1) What is Business Objects?
Business Objects is a Dynamic Business intelligence reporting solution from

Business Objects.
BUSINESS OBJECTS is an integrated query, reporting and analysis solution for

business professionals that allow them to access the data in their corporate
databases directly from their desktop and present and analyze this information in a
BUSINESS OBJECTS document.
It is an OLAP tool that high-level management can use as a part of a Decision Support
Systems (DSS).
BUSINESS OBJECTS makes it easy to access the data, because you work with it in
business terms that are familiar to you, not technical database terms like SQL.
2) What is Business intelligence?

Business Intelligence is a technology used for preparing the reports for
multidimensional analyses.
3) What is Business Intelligence 80 / 20 concept?

In a business Intelligence environment 80% of development time is allocated to
OLAP interface designing, 20% of time allocated to Report development.
4) What are the various Business Objects products?
User Module, Designer, Supervisor, Auditor, Set Analyzer, Info View (Web
Intelligence), Business Objects Software Development Kit (SDK), Broadcast Agent
etc.
5) What are the roles of BO Administrator?

The following are the responsibility assigned to administrator.
1.
environment.
Installations and configurations in a distributed
Creating the BO Enterprise Repository.
Performing back up and recovery of Metadata
Tuning the servers.
Deployment of reports.
6) What are the roles of BO designer or Architect?

An Architect is responsible for designing the OLAP interface by fulfilling the
requirements.
Once the Interface has designed it should be regressively tested before giving to the
end user population.
7) What is OLAP interface?
A good OLAP interface writes an efficient SQL and reads an aqua rate data from
database. To design the interface and architect having good knowledge on database
under standing the report requirements.
8) What is an Application Developer or Report developer?

Design the Reports according to the report requirement templates.
Testing the each report with following types of tests
a.
Unit Testing
b.
System Testing
c.
Performance Testing
d.
User Acceptance Test (UAT)
9) What are the products installed along with BOXI R2 software

When install the XI R2 following products get installed :
Business View Manager
Business Objects enterprise
c.
.Net administration launch pad
d.
Business objects Enterprise
.Net Info view

e.
Designer desktop intelligence
f.
Central management console
g.
Universe builder
10) What is Designer?

Designer is a Business Objects IS module used by universe designers to create and
maintain universes. Universes are the semantic layer that isolates end users from the
technical issues of the database structure.
Universe designers can distribute universes to end-users by moving them as files
through the file system, or by exporting them to the repository.
11) What is a universe?
Universe provides a semantic layer between you and the database. It consists of
classes and objects named in business terms. It is basically a mapping of table and
the columns in the database to classes and objects respectively in the query panel.
Alternatively, It is logical mapping of data in business terms.
In the Business Objects User module, universes enable end users to build queries
from which they can generate and perform analysis. Universes isolate end users from the
complexities of the database structure as well as the intricacies of SQL syntax.
12) How to create a universe?

Universe will be created using designer. That universe is known as classic universe.
Using this classic universe we can create web intelligence reports, desktop
intelligence reports, crystal repots.
13) Process of Universe creation?

Universe Parameters
Import Tables
Import Joins
Loop
Create Classes
Create Objects
Define hierarchies
14) How do you define universe parameters?
A universe parameter defines the name of the universe and connection to the target
database.
The first step in creating a universe is to specify its parameters. These parameters
include the definition of a universe, which is comprised of: the universe name, a description
of the universe, a connection to an RDBMS. You enter universe parameters from the
Universe Parameters dialog box. This dialog box also lets you set up database options,
external strategies, graphic options, and print settings.
15) How do you test the integrity of a universe?

With the Check Integrity command, you can test the structure of your active
universe. This means testing to determine whether its components are accurate and up-todate.
Check Integrity serves the following purposes:
It detects any inconsistencies in the objects, joins, conditions, and cardinalities of
your universe.
It detects whether there are any loops in the joins.
It determines whether changes were made to the database to which the universe is
connected.
16) How can you check the universe?
Using check Integrity, u can check the universe. Go to Designer, Tools -> check
Integrity
17) What are Linked Universes?
If the data provided is from two different data providers then we can link
those two universes, such type of universe is called Linked Universe.
18) What is multidimensional analyses?

A multi dimensional analyses is a technique to modify the data so that the data can
be view from different prospective and at the different levels of details.
19) What are the futures of multidimensional analyses?

The following are the features of multidimensional analyses:
Drill Down (For more details)
Drill Up (For summery details)
Drill Across (Like from year to different cities)
20) What are the formats supported for Business Objects

documents?
You can view Business Objects documents in the following formats:
HTML
PDF
Enhanced Document Format
Business Objects Format
21) What are the advantages of Business Objects over other DSS?
 User Friendly.

 Familiar Business Terms.
 Graphical Interface
 Drag and Drop.
 Powerful reports in less time.

 Enterprise wide Deployment of documents using Web.
Customized dashboards using Application foundation and Business Objects SDK.
22) How many modes are there in Business Objects & Designer?
There are 2 types: Enterprise Mode, Workgroup Mode.
23) What are Enterprise and Workgroup modes?
Designer lets you save universes in either enterprise or workgroup mode.

Enterprise mode means that you are working in an environment with a repository.
Workgroup mode means that you are working without a repository.
The mode in which you save your universe determines whether other designers are
able to access them.
By default, a universe is saved in the mode in which you are already working. For
example, if you launched a session in enterprise mode, any universe you save is
automatically in that mode.
24) How do you save a Business Objects document, which can be accessed by all
users in workgroup mode?
If we want to make a universe accessible to another designer working without a

repository, then click the Save as Workgroup check box in the Save as universe dialog box.
25) What are the types of connections or types of universe?

Designer provides three types of connections: secured, shared, and personal.
Personal:- Universe can be accessed by a
single user or A single user can query the data from database
Sharing :- multiple user can send queries to
database.
Secure :- This is the default connection type. A
universe can be accessed by multiple users and can send multiple queries to the
database.
26) What is Joins?
A Join is a relationship that explains how the data in one table relates to data
in another table.
27) What are the types of Joins?

The following are the types of Joins :
Inner Joins
Left outer Joins
Right outer Joins
Full outer Joins
Theta Join
Short cut Join
28) What is theta join?

A join is a relational operation that causes two or more tables with a common domain
to be combined into a single table. The purpose of joins is to restrict the result set of a query
run against multiple tables.
A Theta join links tables based on a relationship other than equality between two
columns.
29) What is a macro?
A macro is a series of commands and functions that are stored in a Visual Basic for
Applications module and can be run whenever you need to perform the task. If you
perform a task repeatedly, you can automate the task with a macro. You create
macros using the Visual Basic Editor.
30) What are loops?

Loop is a situation that occurs when more than one path exists from one table to
another. Loops result in ambiguity in the design of a universe
31) How do you detect loops?

Designer enables you to identify loops in one of two ways: You can run the Check
Integrity function, which indicates the existence of any loops. You can select the Detect
Loops command from the Tools menu. If there are loops, the Loop Detection viewer appears;
it indicates the joins causing a loop.
32) What are aliases?
An alias is a logical pointer to an alternate table name. The purpose of an alias is to

resolve loops in the paths of joins. In some cases, more than one alias may be necessary for
a given table. As you create aliases, Designer may prompt you to create other aliases. This
occurs when the new aliases result in the need for additional aliases; in other words,
creating such aliases entails the propagation of other aliases. In such a situation, two options
are available to you:

aliased
You can cause only the first table proposed to be
aliases)
You can alias all the tables listed (i.e. propagate the
Designer displays an alias in the Structure pane as a table. It links an aliased table to
existing tables, re-arranging joins, as necessary.
33) How do you resolve the loop?

You can resolve loops in two ways:
Using aliases
Using contexts
DESIGNER provides three features, which guide you in the loop resolution process:
Detect Cardinalities
Detect Aliases
Detect Contexts
The first step in resolving loops is to detect the cardinalities of the tables.
34) Can Contexts and Aliases Be Used Together?
Yes, you can use contexts and aliases in the same universe. In fact, in many cases
you should use them together.
35) Where are the types are relationship between tables?

3 types relationship :
One to Many
One to One
Many to Many
36) What is an add-in?
Add-ins are programs that add optional commands and features to BUSINESS
OBJECTS. Add-ins are usually created by those responsible in your company for
adding customized features to BUSINESSOBJECTS. All you probably need to do is
install and uninstall add-ins that are sent to you.
37) What functions are supported?
Designer provides four types of functions: Number, Character, Date and

@Functions. Functions beginning with the @ character are BusinessObject functions
that render the definition of objects dynamic and database-independent.
38) Define types of functions and there purposes:
@Function
Purpose
@Aggregate_Aware
is used to enhance the performance of SQL transactions; i.e. it

determines which tables to use in SQL generation: either
aggregate tables or detailed tables.
@Prompt
is used to create an interactive object. In the Query Panel, this
type of object causes a message to appear that prompts the

end user to enter a specific value.
@Script
is used to recover the results of an executed macro created

with the Visual Basic Editor in the BusinessObjects User
module
@Select
lets you re-use the Select statement of an existing object
@Variable
is used to reference the value assigned to a name or variable.
@Where
lets you re-use the Where clause of an existing object.
39) What is meant by object qualification?

The qualification of an object reveals how it can be used in multidimensional analysis.
An object can be qualified as a dimension, a detail, or a measure. In the Universe pane, the
symbol beside each object indicates its qualification.

41) What are cardinalities?

Cardinality expresses the minimum and maximum number of instances of an entity B
that can be associated with an instance of an entity A. The minimum and the maximum
number of instances can be equal to 0, 1, or N.
Because a join represents a bi-directional relationship, it must always have two

cardinalities.
There are two main methods for detecting or editing cardinalities:

the Detect Cardinalities command
the Edit Join dialog box
If you selected the Detect cardinalities in joins options in the Database tab of the
Options dialog box, Designer detects and retrieves the cardinalities of the joins. If you do not
use this option, you can still retrieve the cardinalities for one or all joins in the universe.
42) What is a database connection?

A connection is a set of parameters that provides access to an RDBMS. These
parameters include system information such as the data account, user identification, and
the path to the database. Designer provides three types of connections: secured, shared,
and personal.
43) What are the types of connections we use when connecting to the database?
There are three types of connections namely: - Secured, Shared and Personal.
A secured connection is used to centralize and control access to sensitive or critical

data. It is the safest type of connection for protecting access to data.
A shared connection is used to access common resources such as universes or
documents. Several users can thus use it.
A personal connection is specific to one user and can be used only from the computer on
which it was created.
44) What are the components of the Designer interface?
In Designer, you create a universe using three areas: the Universe pane, the
Structure pane, the Table Browser. The Universe pane displays the components of
the universe from the point of view of Business Objects; that is the classes, objects,
and conditions. The Structure pane reflects the underlying database structure of the
universe including the tables, columns, and joins. The Table Browser is the
component that lets you create the classes and objects of the universe from the
tables and columns of a database.
45) How do you design a universe?
The design method consists of two major phases.

During the first phase, you create the underlying database structure of your universe.
This structure includes the tables and columns of a database and the joins by which they are
linked. You may need to resolve loops which occur in the joins using aliases or contexts. You
can conclude this phase by testing the integrity of the overall structure.
During the second phase, you can proceed to enhance the components of your
universe. You can also prepare certain objects for multidimensional analysis. As with
the first phase, you should test the integrity of your universe structure. Finally, you
can distribute your universes to users by exporting them to the repository or via
your file system.
46) Which are the different types of data providers?
Queries on Universes
Free-hand SQL
Personal Data files
VBA Procedures
OLAP Servers
SAP
Stored Procedures
47) What are classes/objects?

An object maps to data or a derivation of data in the database. For the purposes of
multidimensional analysis, an object can be qualified as one of three types: a dimension,
detail, or measure.
A class is a collection of objects based on business categories.
A universe is a set of classes and objects intended for a specific application or group
of users.
48) What are classes?
A class is a logical grouping of objects within a universe. In general, the name

of a class reflects a business concept that conveys the category or type of objects.
A class can be further divided into subclasses. In the human resources
universe, a subclass of the Employees class could be Personal Information.
As designer, you are free to define hierarchies of classes and subclasses in a

model that best reflects the business concepts of your organization.
49) What are objects?

An object is the most refined component in a universe. It maps to data or a derivation
of data in the database.
Using objects, end users can build queries to generate reports. The name of an object
suggests a concept drawn from the terminology of a business or discipline.
For the purposes of multidimensional analysis, objects are qualified as one of three
types: dimension, detail, or measure.
We cant create object without class.
50) What are the types of Objects?

The following types of objects can be created in the universe.
Dimension
Measure
Detail
51) What is Dimension Object?

Dimensions are basic parameters used in analyzing the business measures.
A Dimension object is represented as CUBE.
52) What is Detailed Object?

It provides a detailed description to the dimension object.
53) What is Measure Objects?

A Measure object returning numeric information.
A measure object is created with following aggregate functions Sum(), Avg(), Max(),
Min(), Count().
The default aggregate function using creating measure object is Sum().
54) What is a hierarchy?

A hierarchy is an ordered series of related dimensions grouped together to perform
multidimensional hierarchy.
The relationship between object in the hierarchy is one to many.
55) What are the types of hierarchy?

There are two types of hierarchies.
1. Default hierarchy :- It contains the dimension objects
in the order in which they are presented in the class.
from default hierarchy
Custom hierarchy :- A custom hierarchy is created
56) How to create hierarchies in BO?
A hierarchy, which the designer sets up when creating the universe, consists of
dimension objects ranked from less detailed to more detailed.
The objects that belong to hierarchies are the ones you can use to define scope of
analysis.
57) What is List of Values (LOV)?

A list of values contains the data values associated with an object. These data values can
originate from a corporate database, or a flat file such as a text file or Excel file.
In Designer you create a list of values by running a query from the Query Panel. You can
then view, edit, purge, refresh, and even export this file. A list of values is stored as an .lov
file in a subfolder of the UserDocs folder.
58) What is Restriction?

A restriction is a condition which reduces the number of records displayed in the
record.
59) What is a Filter?

A filter enables you to hide the data you do not want to view behind the scenes and
display only the data you need.
60) What are the types of Filters?

In the crystal reports the data can be filtered in two different ways
conditions.
Select Expert : It allows you to define the simple
2. Selection Formula : The data can be filtered by

defining the expressions in formula editor.
61) What are the types of Query Filter that you use in Web intelligence?
There are four types of Query Filter you use in Web intelligence:
Predefined Filters
Single and Multi value Filters
Prompted Filters
Complex Filters
62) What is conditional Formatting?

The data in the report can be formatted based on given condition this allows you to
quickly identify the data for faster analyses.
63) What is alert message?

An alert is a message which is displayed before viewing the data records.
64) What are the types of Filters which affects the report?
There are two types of filter.
A global filter affects the whole report.
A blockspecific filter only filters data for the specified chart, table or crosstab.
65) What is a Prompt?

A Prompt is an end users object, which allows the users to enter the value or select
the values to restrict the data in the report.
66) What are the parameters a prompt function takes?

This function takes 5 parameters as arguments, each parameter is separated with
comma ( , ).
1. Prompt Text:- It is a text message displayed on the top

of a list box or text box.
This parameter is enclosed in single cote.
Ex:- Select the State
2. Data Type:- It specifies the data type of an object on

which prompt is created.
A Alpha
N Numeric
D Date
two different ways.
List Of Values:- This parameter can be represented in
Hard Code List {New York, Taxes}
A Pointer of LOV of an object
Syntax :- Class / Object

Ex :- Store / State
MONO or MULTI :-
from the list.
MONO :- IT lets the user to select the single value
from the list.
Multi :- It lets the user to select the multiple values
Free or Constrained :-
Free:- It lets the user either to enter the value or
select the value from the list.
from the list.
Constrains:- It lets the user to select only the value
67) Where will you find the address of repository in BO?

BO Main.key, File that contains the address of the repositorys security domain.
68) Explain the Repository of the Business Objects?
A Business Objects repository is a set of data structures stored on a database. A

repository makes it possible to share the resources necessary for client/server
architecture. To ensure security and manage user resources, a repository comprises
three types of domains:
1. Universe Domain Consists of 24 database tables

used to store universes.
It stores the universe which you create.
2. Document Domain consists of database table used to

store files including Business Objects documents (.rep), List of Value files (.lov),etc.
It stores the documents which can be accessed by multiple users.
3. Security Domain consists of 25 database tables used

to store Business Objects users and their permissions.
It stores the information about users, user groups and profiles assigned to the users.
69) Can we have multiple domains?
Yes. (Security domain can not be multiple).
70) What is a template?

A template is a special kind of BUSINESSOBJECTS document that contains pre-defined
styles and structure that you use as a foundation to create reports. BUSINESSOBJECTS
comes with several templates for you to use and you can also create your own.
71) How do you create a universe, step-by-step approach.
Designing, Creating and maintaining a universe

The phased in this include:
Planning
Break down the information system into functional areas
Analysis
Analyze the information needs of users
Design
Design a conceptual schema
Design the specification of a universe
Implementation
Create a universe with DESIGNER
Test the universe with BUSINESSOBJECTS/WEBINTELLIGENCE
Distribute the universe
Repeat the above steps for other universes
Maintenance
Update and maintain the universe
Notify end users of changes
72) How many modes are there in BO & Designer?

Designer lets you save universes in either enterprise or workgroup mode. Enterprise
mode means that you are working in an environment with a repository.
Workgroup mode means that you are working without a repository. The mode in
which you save your universe determines whether other designers are able to access them.
74) How do you restrict access to rows of a database?

In XI version it can be done by using row-level security in designer module whereas in
5i/6i it is done by supervisor.
75) What do you mean by Object qualification?

Object qualification represents what kind of object is that, usually we have three
types of object qualifiers they are measure, dimension, detailed.
repository, then click the Save as Workgroup check box in the Save as universe
dialog box.
Business Objects Step by Step Tutorial

BUSINESS OBJECTS CLASS Step by Step
Business Objects is the reporting tool from SAP Company (2010).
As Business Objects is the reporting tool from SAP Company, it is called as SAP BO
Current Version of BO is: BO-XI R/3
BO: Business Objects.
XI: Version 11(in rowman characters)
R/3: Release 3. ------
BO Version Release 3.
BO-XI R/3 = BO-XI R/2 + SAP Integrations (It is available from 2008 onwards)
SAP BW/BI Integration services
(SAP BW and BI are ETL tools from SAP Company)
VOYAGER connection
Xcelcius
Dashboard Manager
Live Office
Widgets
BO-XI R/2: It is the reporting tool from Business Objects.

BO-XI R/2 = BO 6.5 + Crystal Reports (2001)
BO 6.5 = BO 5.0 + WEBI (Web reporting) (1998)
B0 5.0 = BO Local Reports (4.5) + Universe + DESKI (local reports) (1995)
UNIVERSE:
Universe is interface between database environment and reporting environment.
Universe is a file created with extension .unv. It has source database connection information
and source business information in the form of Tables to be used by Reporting Environment.
To create Universe following are the main Steps:
1. Universe Parameters
6. Create
Classes
2. Insert Tables
7.
Create Objects
3. Insert Joins
8. Create
Hierarchies
4. Detect Loops
9.
Export Universe
5. Resolve Loop
Universe Parameters:
Creating the Universe with required Database connectivity is called as Universe. Here universe
is the file created with extension .unv.
Insert Tables:
Adding required business Tables from Database Environment into Universe structure panel is
called as Insert Table. Whenever a table is added into Universe, only table Metadata is added
but not the table with data. As universe is used to support SQL Query development, for
preparing SQL Queries table Metadata is enough.
Insert Joins:
Using this step we apply the relation between the Tables in Universe Structure Panel.
To apply relation between Two Tables we need to use following Two Concepts:
1. Type of Join
2. Type of Cardinality.
Type of Join:
It specifies how data to be merged between two Tables. In Universe following are the type of
joins to specify which type data to be merged.
a. Inner Join. [Returns common data between two tables.]
b. Left Outer Join. [Returns common data between two
tables and all extra records in Left Table.]
c. Right Outer Join. [Returns common data between two
tables and all extra records in Right Table.]
Note: Universe does not support FULL Outer Join.
FAQ: In what cases data in Database table can be duplicated?

Ans: if there is no primary key in the table or using Composit Key also there is possibility of
data duplications in the column.
Composite Keys: If the Primary key is assigned to more than one table column then it is called
as Composit key.
Cardinality: It defines data relation between the Tables as

1. One to- One
2. One to- Many
3. Many to- One
4. Many to- Many
FAQ: In the database technically how many One to- One relations are possible?
Ans: In this example One record in Table-1 can have exactly One record in Table-2. This
relation is called as One to- One Relation.
FAQ: How many One-to-Many or Many-to-One relations are possible?
Ans: If one table has Primary key and another table has Foriegn key relation, from First Table
is One-to-Many relation and from second Table is Many-to-One relation.
FAQ: How many Many-to-Many relations is possible?
Ans: If the Tables are related between Two non key columns or Two Composit key columns then
there is a possibility of Many-to-Many relations.
IME SLASH:
Time taken between Query Request and Query Response is called Time Slash.
LOOP:
If there are N Tables with N Relations applied with each other, it is called as LOOP.
Loop is a Drawback in reporting. Because of Loop, reports will display the data in Time Slash.
Finding the possible loops in Universe structure panel is called as Detecting Loops.
(Detect Loop is the option used in Universe to find possible Loops)
To resolve the Loops we can use 4 techniques in Business Objects.
Note: if the loops are deleted from structure panel, the report output is displayed with high
efficiency.
To resolve the LOOPS:
2) Create Alias Tables
3) Create Shortcut Joins
4) Create Context
Delete Unnecessary Joins:
As per reporting rules, for N tables we need N-1 Joins for SQL Queries.
In Industries most of the reports are created using Transaction based master data. As
order_details is the Transaction Table and sales_branch and sales_staff are master tables J1
and Jj2 are commonly used joins. By deleting J3, if business requirements can be satisfied
then delete J3 join.
Second Solution: In a Loop, if there is Many-Many Cardinality joins existing then Many-Many
joins can be deleted directly.
Create Alias Table:
* Generate a report to display orders collected by staff in which branch (J1 and J2)
*Generate a report to display orders of Branch (J1)
* Generate a report to display orders collected by Staff (J2)
* Generate a report to display list of employees working for Branch
CONTEXT:
Context is another resolving solution for LOOPS in Business Objects, which creates memory
block in BO Repository with set of join results. As the memory is already created in BO
Repository Data retrieval, is possible.
BO Repository is the Database of Business Objects. This is divided in to 3 areas as:
1) Security Domain Area
2) Universe Domain Area and
3) Document Domain Area
Security Domain Area:
Security Domain Area has the users and user groups to control Authentication of BO
Repository.
Universe Domain Area:
Universe Domain Area is the part of BO Repository to hold all the universes which are
exported from BO Designer to be accessed by reporting environment like WEBI,DESKI and etc.,
Document Domain Area:
Document Domain Area is the area where created documents are saved to be accessed
by client environment with corresponding Authentications.
SHORTCUT:
In 2001, in BO XI R2 Shortcut Joining are introduced. Using this property BO assigns

secondary level priority for the joins in the LOOP. If all Tables are used in Reports then OLAP
Engines uses the Main Joins and ignores the Secondary Join. If main Joins are not used then
we use Secondary Level Joins in Reporting.
***Best Resolving techniques for LOOPS in BO are:

2) Use Shortcut Joins.
6) CREATE CLASSES:
A class is the presenting Object in Universe to present Business Information to the

reporting Environment.
A class is assigned with one or more Tables information to be presented to the Reporting
layer.
A class represents Schema in Universe.
A class is a collection of Objects.

Objects represent a table column for reporting.
Simply, reporting columns in Business Objects are called as Objects.
*Basesd on type of data to be displayed in reporting, Objects are classified as 3 types.
* Dimension Object
* Detail Objects
* Measure Objects
Dimension Object: It is the default property applied for every database column added inside the
class. This property can be assigned with all data types of source database to display source
business data as it is.
Detail Objects: Depedent Objects in Business Objects are called as Detail Objects. Using this
property we need to select a parent Dimension Object. While reporting detail object is also
added with parent dimension object automatically.
Measure Objects: This property is appled only for Numeric Columns added with corresponding
Aggregated functions to display summary information in the reporting.
6) HIERARCHY:
Hierarchy is collection of Dimension objects arrangement to support
Drill Down and Drill Up functionalities.
In hierarchies we can find two options as
1) Default Hierarchies.
2) Custom Hierarchies.
All objects added under the class panel are displayed as Default Hierarchies.
Based on these default hierarchies we can create required Custom hierarchies
to support RRI Concepts.
RRI: Report to Report Interactions.
----Communicating TOP Level hierarchy to next level hierarchy is called as Drill Down.
----Communicating from Bottom level hierarchy to Previous level hierarchy is called as Drill
Up.
*Export Universe: Using this option, the .unv file is send from local system into BO Server
System (BO Repository) Universe Domain Area to make universe accessed by reporting authors.

Source NON BW/BI Systems
Source BW/BI
Systems
1) Universe Parameters
1)Universe Parameters
2) 


Insert
Tables
2) Insert Tables
3) Insert Joins
4) Detect Loops
Loops
[not allowed]
5) Resolve Loops
6) Create Classes
7) 
>Create Objects
7) Create Objects
8) Create Hierarchies
9) Export Universe
3) Insert Joins
4) Detect
5) Resolve Loops
6) Create Classes
1. Installations and configurations in a distributed
environment.
2. Creating the BO Enterprise Repository.
3. Performing back up and recovery of Metadata
4. Tuning the servers.
5. Deployment of reports.
6) What are the roles of BO designer or Architect?
An Architect is responsible for designing the OLAP interface by fulfilling the
requirements.
Once the Interface has designed it should be regressively tested before giving to the
end user population.
7) What is OLAP interface?
A good OLAP interface writes an efficient SQL and reads an aqua rate data
from database. To design the interface and architect having good knowledge
on database under standing the report requirements.
8) What is an Application Developer or Report developer?
Design the Reports according to the report requirement templates.
Testing the each report with following types of tests
a. Unit Testing
b. System Testing
c. Performance Testing
d. User Acceptance Test (UAT)
9) What are the products installed along with BOXI R2 software
When install the XI R2 following products get installed :

a. Business View Manager
b. Business Objects enterprise
c. .Net administration launch pad
d. Business objects Enterprise
.Net Info view
e. Designer desktop intelligence
f. Central management console
g. Universe builder
10) What is Designer?

Designer is a Business Objects IS module used by universe designers to create and
maintain universes. Universes are the semantic layer that isolates end users from the
technical issues of the database structure.
Universe designers can distribute universes to end-users by moving them as files
through the file system, or by exporting them to the repository.
11) What is a universe?
Universe provides a semantic layer between you and the database. It

consists of classes and objects named in business terms. It is basically a
mapping of table and the columns in the database to classes and objects
respectively in the query panel.
Alternatively, It is logical mapping of data in business terms.
In the Business Objects User module, universes enable end users to build queries
from which they can generate and perform analysis. Universes isolate end users from the
complexities of the database structure as well as the intricacies of SQL syntax.
12) How to create a universe?

Universe will be created using designer. That universe is known as classic universe.
Using this classic universe we can create web intelligence reports, desktop
intelligence reports, crystal repots.
13) Process of Universe creation?

Universe Parameters
Import Tables
Import Joins
Loop
Create Classes
Create Objects
Define hierarchies
A universe parameter defines the name of the universe and connection to the target
database.
15) How do you test the integrity of a universe?
With the Check Integrity command, you can test the structure of your active
universe. This means testing to determine whether its components are accurate and up-todate.
Check Integrity serves the following purposes:
It detects any inconsistencies in the objects, joins, conditions, and cardinalities of
your universe.
It detects whether there are any loops in the joins.
It determines whether changes were made to the database to which the universe is
connected.
16) How can you check the universe?
Using check Integrity, u can check the universe. Go to Designer, Tools -> check
Integrity
17) What are Linked Universes?
If the data provided is from two different data providers then we can
link those two universes, such type of universe is called Linked Universe.
18) What is multidimensional analyses?
A multi dimensional analyses is a technique to modify the data so that the data can
be view from different prospective and at the different levels of details.
19) What are the futures of multidimensional analyses?
The following are the features of multidimensional analyses:
Drill Down (For more details)
Drill Up (For summery details)
Drill Across (Like from year to different cities)
20) What are the formats supported for Business Objects

documents?
1. HTML
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!supportLists]-->4. Business Objects Format
21) What are the advantages of Business Objects over other DSS?

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User Friendly.
Familiar Business Terms.
Graphical Interface
Drag and Drop.
Powerful reports in less time.
Enterprise wide Deployment of documents using Web.
Customized dashboards using Application foundation and Business Objects SDK.

22) How many modes are there in Business Objects & Designer?

Designer lets you save universes in either enterprise or workgroup mode.

Enterprise mode means that you are working in an environment with a
repository. Workgroup mode means that you are working without a
repository.
The mode in which you save your universe determines whether other
designers are able to access them.
By default, a universe is saved in the mode in which you are already working.
For example, if you launched a session in enterprise mode, any universe you
save is automatically in that mode.
repository, then click the Save as Workgroup check box in the Save as universe dialog box.
25) What are the types of connections or types of universe?

Designer provides three types of connections: secured, shared, and personal.
Personal:-
Universe can be accessed by a

single user or A single user can query the data from database
Sharing :- multiple user can send queries to
database.
Secure :- This is the default connection type.
A universe can be accessed by multiple users and can send multiple queries
to the database.
26) What is Joins?
A Join is a relationship that explains how the data in one table relates
to data in another table.
27) What are the types of Joins?
1. Inner Joins
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28) What is theta join?

A join is a relational operation that causes two or more tables with a common domain
to be combined into a single table. The purpose of joins is to restrict the result set of a query
run against multiple tables.
A Theta join links tables based on a relationship other than equality between two
columns.
29) What is a macro?
A macro is a series of commands and functions that are stored in a Visual

Basic for Applications module and can be run whenever you need to perform
the task. If you perform a task repeatedly, you can automate the task with a
macro. You create macros using the Visual Basic Editor.
30) What are loops?
Loop is a situation that occurs when more than one path exists from one table to
another. Loops result in ambiguity in the design of a universe
31) How do you detect loops?
Designer enables you to identify loops in one of two ways: You can run the Check
Integrity function, which indicates the existence of any loops. You can select the Detect
Loops command from the Tools menu. If there are loops, the Loop Detection viewer appears;
it indicates the joins causing a loop.
32) What are aliases?

An alias is a logical pointer to an alternate table name. The purpose of an alias is to
resolve loops in the paths of joins. In some cases, more than one alias may be necessary for
a given table. As you create aliases, Designer may prompt you to create other aliases. This
occurs when the new aliases result in the need for additional aliases; in other words,
creating such aliases entails the propagation of other aliases. In such a situation, two options
are available to you:
You can cause only the first table proposed to be
aliased
You can alias all the tables listed (i.e. propagate the
aliases)
Designer displays an alias in the Structure pane as a table. It links an aliased table to
existing tables, re-arranging joins, as necessary.
33) How do you resolve the loop?
You can resolve loops in two ways:
Using aliases
Using contexts
DESIGNER provides three features, which guide you in the loop resolution process:
Detect Cardinalities
Detect Aliases
Detect Contexts
The first step in resolving loops is to detect the cardinalities of the tables.
34) Can Contexts and Aliases Be Used Together?
Yes, you can use contexts and aliases in the same universe. In fact, in many
cases you should use them together.
35) Where are the types are relationship between tables?
3 types relationship :
1. One to Many
2. One to One
3. Many to Many
36) What is an add-in?
Add-ins are programs that add optional commands and features to BUSINESS
OBJECTS. Add-ins are usually created by those responsible in your company
for adding customized features to BUSINESSOBJECTS. All you probably need
to do is install and uninstall add-ins that are sent to you.
37) What functions are supported?
Designer provides four types of functions: Number, Character, Date

and @Functions. Functions beginning with the @ character are
BusinessObject functions that render the definition of objects dynamic and
database-independent.
38) Define types of functions and there purposes:
@Function
@Aggregate_Aware
@Prompt
Purpose
is used to enhance the performance of SQL transactions; i.e. it
determines which tables to use in SQL generation: either
aggregate tables or detailed tables.
is used to create an interactive object. In the Query Panel, this
type of object causes a message to appear that prompts the
@Script
@Select
@Variable
@Where
end user to enter a specific value.

is used to recover the results of an executed macro created
with the Visual Basic Editor in the BusinessObjects User
module
lets you re-use the Select statement of an existing object
is used to reference the value assigned to a name or variable.
lets you re-use the Where clause of an existing object.
39) What is meant by object qualification?

The qualification of an object reveals how it can be used in multidimensional analysis.
An object can be qualified as a dimension, a detail, or a measure. In the Universe pane, the
symbol beside each object indicates its qualification.
41) What are cardinalities?

Cardinality expresses the minimum and maximum number of instances of an entity B
that can be associated with an instance of an entity A. The minimum and the maximum
number of instances can be equal to 0, 1, or N.
Because a join represents a bi-directional relationship, it must always have two
cardinalities.
There are two main methods for detecting or editing cardinalities:
the Detect Cardinalities command
the Edit Join dialog box
If you selected the Detect cardinalities in joins options in the Database tab of the
Options dialog box, Designer detects and retrieves the cardinalities of the joins. If you do not
use this option, you can still retrieve the cardinalities for one or all joins in the universe.
42) What is a database connection?
A connection is a set of parameters that provides access to an RDBMS. These
parameters include system information such as the data account, user identification, and
the path to the database. Designer provides three types of connections: secured, shared,
and personal.
43) What are the types of connections we use when connecting to the database?
There are three types of connections namely: - Secured, Shared and Personal.
A secured connection is used to centralize and control access to sensitive or critical
data. It is the safest type of connection for protecting access to data.
A shared connection is used to access common resources such as universes or
documents. Several users can thus use it.
A personal connection is specific to one user and can be used only from the computer on
which it was created.
44) What are the components of the Designer interface?
In Designer, you create a universe using three areas: the Universe pane, the
Structure pane, the Table Browser. The Universe pane displays the
components of the universe from the point of view of Business Objects; that
is the classes, objects, and conditions. The Structure pane reflects the
underlying database structure of the universe including the tables, columns,
and joins. The Table Browser is the component that lets you create the
classes and objects of the universe from the tables and columns of a
database.
45) How do you design a universe?
The design method consists of two major phases.

During the first phase, you create the underlying database structure of your universe.
This structure includes the tables and columns of a database and the joins by which they are
linked. You may need to resolve loops which occur in the joins using aliases or contexts. You
can conclude this phase by testing the integrity of the overall structure.
During the second phase, you can proceed to enhance the components of
your universe. You can also prepare certain objects for multidimensional
analysis. As with the first phase, you should test the integrity of your
universe structure. Finally, you can distribute your universes to users by
exporting them to the repository or via your file system.
46) Which are the different types of data providers?
Queries on Universes
Free-hand SQL
Personal Data files
VBA Procedures
OLAP Servers
SAP
Stored
Procedures
47) What are classes/objects?

An object maps to data or a derivation of data in the database. For the purposes of
multidimensional analysis, an object can be qualified as one of three types: a dimension,
detail, or measure.
A class is a collection of objects based on business categories.
A universe is a set of classes and objects intended for a specific application or group
of users.
48) What are classes?
A class is a logical grouping of objects within a universe. In general, the

name of a class reflects a business concept that conveys the category or
type of objects.
A class can be further divided into subclasses. In the human resources
universe, a subclass of the Employees class could be Personal Information.
As designer, you are free to define hierarchies of classes and
subclasses in a model that best reflects the business concepts of your
organization.
49) What are objects?
An object is the most refined component in a universe. It maps to data or a derivation
of data in the database.
Using objects, end users can build queries to generate reports. The name of an object
suggests a concept drawn from the terminology of a business or discipline.
For the purposes of multidimensional analysis, objects are qualified as one of three
types: dimension, detail, or measure.
We cant create object without class.
50) What are the types of Objects?
The following types of objects can be created in the universe.
1. Dimension
2. Measure
3. Detail
51) What is Dimension Object?
Dimensions are basic parameters used in analyzing the business measures.
A Dimension object is represented as CUBE.
52) What is Detailed Object?
It provides a detailed description to the dimension object.
53) What is Measure Objects?
A Measure object returning numeric information.
A measure object is created with following aggregate functions Sum(), Avg(), Max(),
Min(), Count().
The default aggregate function using creating measure object is Sum().
54) What is a hierarchy?
A hierarchy is an ordered series of related dimensions grouped together to perform
multidimensional hierarchy.
The relationship between object in the hierarchy is one to many.
55) What are the types of hierarchy?
There are two types of hierarchies.
1. Default hierarchy :- It contains the dimension objects in
the order in which they are presented in the class.
2. Custom hierarchy :- A custom hierarchy is created from
default hierarchy
56) How to create hierarchies in BO?
A hierarchy, which the designer sets up when creating the universe, consists
of dimension objects ranked from less detailed to more detailed.
The objects that belong to hierarchies are the ones you can use to define
scope of analysis.
57) What is List of Values (LOV)?
A list of values contains the data values associated with an object. These data values can
originate from a corporate database, or a flat file such as a text file or Excel file.
In Designer you create a list of values by running a query from the Query Panel. You can
then view, edit, purge, refresh, and even export this file. A list of values is stored as an .lov
file in a subfolder of the UserDocs folder.
58) What is Restriction?
A restriction is a condition which reduces the number of records displayed in the
record.
59) What is a Filter?
A filter enables you to hide the data you do not want to view behind the scenes and
display only the data you need.
60) What are the types of Filters?
In the crystal reports the data can be filtered in two different ways
1. Select Expert : It allows you to define the simple
conditions.
2. Selection Formula : The data can be filtered by defining
the expressions in formula editor.
61) What are the types of Query Filter that you use in Web intelligence?
There are four types of Query Filter you use in Web intelligence:
1. Predefined Filters
2. Single and Multi value Filters
3. Prompted Filters
4. Complex Filters
62) What is conditional Formatting?
The data in the report can be formatted based on given condition this allows you to
quickly identify the data for faster analyses.
63) What is alert message?
An alert is a message which is displayed before viewing the data records.
64) What are the types of Filters which affects the report?
There are two types of filter.
A global filter affects the whole report.
A blockspecific filter only filters data for the specified chart, table or crosstab.
65) What is a Prompt?

A Prompt is an end users object, which allows the users to enter the value or select
the values to restrict the data in the report.
66) What are the parameters a prompt function takes?

This function takes 5 parameters as arguments, each parameter is separated with
comma ( , ).
1. Prompt Text:- It is a text message displayed on the top
of a list box or text box.

Ex:- Select the State
2. Data Type:- It specifies the data type of an object on
which prompt is created.
A Alpha
N Numeric
D Date
3. List Of Values:- This parameter can be represented in
two different ways.
a. Hard Code List {New York, Taxes}
b. A Pointer of LOV of an object
Syntax :- Class / Object
Ex :- Store / State
the list.
from the list.
MONO or MULTI :MONO :- IT lets the user to select the single value from
Multi :- It lets the user to select the multiple values
5. Free or Constrained :a. Free:- It lets the user either to enter the value or select
the value from the list.
b. Constrains:- It lets the user to select only the value
from the list.
67) Where will you find the address of repository in BO?

BO Main.key, File that contains the address of the repositorys security domain.
68) Explain the Repository of the Business Objects?

A Business Objects repository is a set of data structures stored on a
database. A repository makes it possible to share the resources necessary for
client/server architecture. To ensure security and manage user resources, a
repository comprises three types of domains:
1. Universe Domain Consists of 24 database tables used
to store universes.
It stores the universe which you create.
2. Document Domain consists of database table used to
store files including Business Objects documents (.rep), List of Value files (.lov),etc.
It stores the documents which can be accessed by multiple users.
3. Security Domain consists of 25 database tables used
to store Business Objects users and their permissions.
It stores the information about users, user groups and profiles assigned to the users.
69) Can we have multiple domains?
Yes. (Security domain can not be multiple).

70) What is a template?
A template is a special kind of BUSINESSOBJECTS document that contains pre-defined
styles and structure that you use as a foundation to create reports. BUSINESSOBJECTS
comes with several templates for you to use and you can also create your own.
71) How do you create a universe, step-by-step approach.
Designing, Creating and maintaining a universe

The phased in this include:
Planning
Break down the information system into functional areas
Analysis
Analyze the information needs of users
Design
Design a conceptual schema
Design the specification of a universe
Implementation
Create a universe with DESIGNER
Test the universe with BUSINESSOBJECTS/WEBINTELLIGENCE
Distribute the universe
Repeat the above steps for other universes
Maintenance
Update and maintain the universe
Notify end users of changes
72) How many modes are there in BO & Designer?
Designer lets you save universes in either enterprise or workgroup mode. Enterprise
mode means that you are working in an environment with a repository.
Workgroup mode means that you are working without a repository. The mode in
which you save your universe determines whether other designers are able to access them.
74) How do you restrict access to rows of a database?
In XI version it can be done by using row-level security in designer module whereas in
5i/6i it is done by supervisor.
75) What do you mean by Object qualification?
Object qualification represents what kind of object is that, usually we have three
types of object qualifiers they are measure, dimension, detailed.
76) How do you save a Business Objects document, which can be accessed
by all users in workgroup mode?
If we want to make a universe accessible to another designer working
without a repository, then click the Save as Workgroup check box in the Save
as universe dialog box.

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---Double click on Datasources (ODBC)

---Click on Test Connection

OCI-------Oracle Call Interface

Creating the Universe for SQL Server

----Select OLEDB providers

STEP 9: EXPORT UNIVERSE

----Opens Create Query Panel

STEP 8: CEATING HIERARCHIES:

----Then WeekID under Month name

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Query Filter/ Report Filter/ Level Restrictions

Universe Level Restrictions/Filters:

To apply Object Level Restrictions

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Data Merging/ Aggrigation

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Data Scrubbing in Universe

----Expand shopfacts---Double click on amount_sold multiplied by Double click on

CONDITION BASED DATA SCRUBBING:

Data Cleansing in Universe

----Click on Insert Menu

STEP 7: Create / Insert Objects

Second Procedure to create the Objects:

---- Select Object

STEP 6: Creating Classes

One class represents Schema.

STEP---5: To resolve Loops:

1) Delete Unnecessary Joins

3) Shortcut Joins:

----Click on Check to find Loops

STEP---4: Detecting Loops:

STEP3: Insert Joins

Join or Equi Join

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Business Objects : Basic Question and Answers

1) What is Business Objects?

Business Objects is a Dynamic Business intelligence reporting solution from

BUSINESS OBJECTS is an integrated query, reporting and analysis solution for

2) What is Business intelligence?

3) What is Business Intelligence 80 / 20 concept?

4) What are the various Business Objects products?

5) What are the roles of BO Administrator?

Installations and configurations in a distributed

Creating the BO Enterprise Repository.

Performing back up and recovery of Metadata

Tuning the servers.

6) What are the roles of BO designer or Architect?

7) What is OLAP interface?

8) What is an Application Developer or Report developer?

User Acceptance Test (UAT)

9) What are the products installed along with BOXI R2 software

Business View Manager

Business Objects enterprise

.Net administration launch pad

Business objects Enterprise

.Net Info view

Designer desktop intelligence

Central management console

10) What is Designer?

11) What is a universe?

12) How to create a universe?

13) Process of Universe creation?

14) How do you define universe parameters?