Recent content by Rivdog

Hi, Would like to print the name of the datasource (or data connection) in the header of a CR report. The report connects using either Oracle native connectivity or an ODBC DSN. Is there a CR variable that I can use that would show this information? As of now, I have to create a command...

Hi, Would like to print the name of the datasource in the header of a CR report. The report connects using either Oracle native connectivity or a ODBC DSN. Is there a CR variable that I can use? As of now, I have to create a command that will query a system table in the Oracle database...

Hi, I would like to reference a value in a confirmation field. Can this be done? I'm trying to pass the value via a hidden field in a PayPal button that is at the bottom of the confirmation page. Do confirmation fields have names? Note, the value is not fixed and thus is variable. Thanks...

Hi, I administrate a BOE XI rel 2 server (and a test/development one too). I see a flaw or limitation with 'sub-administration'. I can set up a folder for an application and then grant rights to the application's administrator. This application administrator or 'sub-administrator' can then...

Groggle, Yes, we're on XI rel 2 (SP 2). I know about Instance Manager which is helpful. I opened a case with Business Objects and the tech suggested using the Auditing database. I don't think he understood my question. I let him know I wasn't interested in history but in the schedule, ie...

Hi, As the BOE administrator, I need to know the overall schedule of reports on the production server. Is there a way of finding this out without having to ask the various application administrators who I have given permission to install and schedule reports? I would like to get summary...

Hi, I'm the admin for a new test BOE XI rel 2 server. The server is used for both testing and development. (We run on MS Server 2003 with the CMS using a RDMS (and Auditing is also on, with its own schema)). My question is how to handle when the database is refreshed. The DBA will refresh...

Turkbear, Thanks for your reply. Yes, you're confirming what I'm already have heard from others. Just want to double-check. I asked BO and they gave me some non-official documentation on cloning. It was not for cloning at the server level but for cloning of the CMS and the files for the...

Hi all, Anyone with any experience trying to clone a BOE server? I would like to do this instead of doing the lengthier process of installing the BOE software and then importing the objects. Thanks, mrivney

Hi, I would like to find out if it is possible schedule the following functions to happen on a nightly basis and how to do it (note we're running on Windows Server 2003, SP1): 1. Run the Import Wizard to create a BIAR file. Purpose: Would like to have a BIAR file of...

Hi, Trying to figure out the minimum size needed for the Auditing database schema. Using an Oracle database. What I couldn't get from BOE support was the minimum space requirements for Auditing on an Oracle database. They said it would vary depending upon how Auditing is set up. All I...

Hi, I was advised by BOE support to create a different schema for the Auditing feature. What I couldn't get from BOE support was the minimum space requirements for Auditing on an Oracle database. They said it would vary depending upon how Auditing is set up. All I wanted was a minimum...

Hi, Does anyone know of the glaring differences between the two? I know of Crystal's amazing charting/graphing capability which is far superior to Oracle's. In other words, does Oracle Reports have something on Crystal at all? Maybe it's not possible to run a Crystal Report from one of...