Xcelsius Enterprise 2008-Core & Connectivity

A series of interactive content, demonstrations, examples and review quizzes will help you better understand how to use Xcelsius. The business benefit of this course is that users with data in Microsoft Excel workbooks will be able to quickly create visualisations and dashboards with minimal effort. 

Who should attend?

The course is intended for in-experienced BusinessObjects Xcelsius Enterprise 2008 users who need to acquire proficiency with building interactive visualisations based on Microsoft Excel workbooks.

Delegates will be able to

Use data in Microsoft Excel workbooks to quickly create visualisations and dashboards with minimal effort.

Prerequisites

To be successful, delegates should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Additional education

Not applicable for this offering

Topics covered

Creating a Model

• Producing interactive visualisations of your data
• Getting around in Xcelsius
• Working with your Excel workbook
• Visualizing data with charts
• Using Xcelsius Components
• Distributing your Xcelsius Visualiation
• 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 SAP BusinessObjects Universes using Query as a Web Service
• Using Live Office data
• Using other connectivity components