Student Profile: This course is designed for inexperienced BusinessObjects Dashboard Design (formerly Xcelcius Enterprise) users who need to acquire proficiency with building interactive visualization based on Microsoft Excel workbooks.
Duration: 2 Days
Description: This two-day instructor-led course is designed provide learners with an understanding of how to create interactive visualizations based on Microsoft Excel workbooks using BusinessObjects Dashboard Design (formerly Xcelsius Enterprise 2008).
Prerequisites: While not required for this course, experience with these products or technologies will be helpful:
Objectives: Users with data in Microsoft Excel workbooks will learn to quickly create visualizations and dashboards with minimal effort.
Topics Covered:
Creating a Model
- Producing interactive visualizations of your data
- Getting around in Xcelsius
- Working with your Excel workbook
- Visualizing data with charts
- Using Xcelsius Components
- Distributing your Xcelsius Visualization
- Applying best practices for designing models
Formatting a Model
- Applying formatting options
- Using themes and templates to apply formatting
Adding Interactivity to a Model
- Using selectors
- Adding dynamic visibility
- Troubleshooting
Creating a Connected Model
- Using live data sources
- Connecting to XML Data
- Connecting to data using an existing Web Service
- Connecting to Crystal Reports data
- Connecting to BusinessObjects Universes using Query as a Web Service
- Using Live Office data
- Using other connectivity components
Certification Applicability: This course is not part of any certifications.