Procedure

1. In the list of data providers, right-click the query whose source you want to change and select Change Source.
2. In the Data tab in the Side Panel, right-click the data source or query and select Change Source.

How do I change data source in WebI?

If u want to change the datasource for a universe change the odbc connection,after changing the odbc connection update the connection connection and in designer view ->refresh structure —>then the objects of the new datasource will come into the designer and export this universe to the repository.

What are SAP universes?

SAP Universe Designer is a tool used by BusinessObjects developers to create semantic layer between database and reporting tools. This helps business user for performing ad-hoc reporting and hiding complexity of database objects.

How do I edit a query in Business Objects?

Click the Data tab. Navigate to Events – Event Information, and drag and drop Event SMQ (Broad) into the Result Objects panel. Click Run Query. Click Edit Query.

How do I change the name of a WEBI report?

You can rename a report in a Web Intelligence document in Design mode. In a Web Intelligence document in Design mode, right-click the Report tab of the report you want to rename. Select Rename Report on the menu and type the new report name.

How do you check data source in WEBI?

When developing a new Webi Report, choose the “Insert Query” button and you will be presented with a list of data source options.

What is required to link a core universe and a derived universe?

Linked universes are universes that share common components such as parameters, classes, objects, or joins. When you link two universes, one universe has the role of a core universe, the other a derived universe. When changes are made in the core universe, they are automatically propagated to the derived universes.

How do I change the universe of my report?

If you have an answer for this question, then please use the Your Answer form at the bottom of the page instead. 1. Open your report in WebI (if BI Launch pad, modify mode.) 2. Click on “Data Access” tab 3. Click on “Tools” tab under “Data Access” 4. Select your query to change your universe.

What happens when I move a universe between universe folders?

Moving a universe between universe folders will maintain the CUID; HOWEVER if a universe of the same name exists in the destination DO NOT overwrite the universe. This will definitely cause the moved universe to receive a new CUID (this is true at least in Business Objects XI Release 2).

Does the universe structure need to be updated?

The universe structure does not require any update: Nor does the Web Intelligence document, which returns the right data (new filter is applied) without any error: The BEx query is updated with a new characteristic restriction.

How do I change the universe in Webi?

1. Open your report in WebI (if BI Launch pad, modify mode.) 2. Click on “Data Access” tab 3. Click on “Tools” tab under “Data Access” 4. Select your query to change your universe. 5.After you select your query, you will be prompted to select the new universe.