BOX310 - Xcelsius Enterprise 2008: Core & Connectivity

Description: This three-day instructor-led course is designed to provide you with an understanding

of how to create interactive visualizations based on Microsoft Excel workbooks using BusinessObjects Xcelsius Enterprise 2008. 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 visualizations and dashboards with minimal effort.

Student Profile: This course is designed for inexperienced BusinessObjects Xcelsius Enterprise 2008 users who need to acquire proficiency with building interactive visualizations based on Microsoft Excel workbooks. Users of Xcelsius Present 2008, Xcelsius Engage 2008, and Xcelsius Engage - Server 2008 may find this course useful, but should first consider a course intended for their specific software.

Prerequisites: Although not required for this course, experience with Microsoft Excel will be helpful.

Duration: 3 days

Curriculum: Course topics include:

Creating a Model

Produce interactive visualizations of data
Navigate in Xcelsius
Work with the Excel workbook
Visualize data with charts
Use Xcelsius Components
Distribute the Xcelsius Visualization
Apply best practices for designing models

Formatting a Model

Apply formatting options
Use themes & templates to apply formatting

Adding Interactivity to a Model

Use selectors
Add dynamic visibility
Troubleshoot

Creating a Connected Model

Use live data sources
Connect to XML Data
Connect to data using an existing web service
Connect to Crystal Reports data
Connect to BusinessObjects Universes using Query as a web service
Use Live Office data
Use other connectivity components