Let me introduce you to FlexMap - a tool for creating custom maps in Xcelsius 2008 using any image...
During a client engagement, I came across this error while designing a Universe...
During a client engagement I came across a problem whereby the InfoView username/password logon boxes do not appear, leaving the screen blank...
In the last few months Microsoft launched Windows 7. Some of the clients I have been working with have tried to install Xcelsius 2008 on their Windows 7 machine... causing the license key to be rejected...
Today I completed an installation of Business Objects Edge XI 3.1. The install threw up several problems along the way, which I wanted to share, with our resolutions...
This article focuses on how Xcelsius designers can improve their development experience, by following a simple set of guidelines.
As a Business Objects consultant I spend much of my time developing in Web Intelligence. In this article, I've put together a list of 10 "commandments" for good Web Intelligence report design. So here goes...
I recently read an article by Ryan Goodman, an Xcelsius product champion and head of Centigon Solutions, discussing Xcelsius colour schemes. The article inspired me to post a quick note about how we get around the problem of "portability" of your Xcelsius colour pallettes... (e.g. you get a new laptop or want to share the colour scheme)...
Crystal Reports training is something I've done since my first few months as a consultant. With my team I regularly look for ways to add value to our training. One of the techniques we've introduced in 2009 is a scenario based model to our daily exercises. This involves working in small groups (2/3) towards a goal.
Ever been frustrated by not having access to the file/edit/data menus for Excel in Xcelsius? A lot of common functions have great keyboard shortcuts....