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Category: Semantic Layer

Semantic layer design using the Universe Design Tool or Information Design Tool

Information Design Tool Application Rights
Semantic Layer

Information Design Tool Application Rights

Dallas MarksMarch 7, 2012April 21, 2017

A minor security difference between the Universe Design Tool and Information Design Tool

Getting Started with the Information Design Tool
Semantic Layer

Getting Started with the Information Design Tool

Dallas MarksOctober 11, 2011July 20, 2017

What kind of semantic layer tool would SAP create if they could start over?

Semantic Layer

Identifying SAP BusinessObjects queries using END_SQL

Dallas MarksOctober 5, 2011January 18, 2019

A useful trick to help SAP BusinessObjects universe designers and database administrators identify the source of queries.

Converting eFashion from UNV to UNX
Semantic Layer

Converting eFashion from UNV to UNX

Dallas MarksSeptember 9, 2011September 22, 2016

Taking the Information Design Tool for a test drive.

Delivering Personalized and Secure Business Intelligence
Semantic Layer, User Groups & Conferences

Delivering Personalized and Secure Business Intelligence

Dallas MarksJuly 19, 2011April 21, 2017

Security profiles in the new SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence 4.0 Information Design Tool.

The Universe, Yours to Discover
Semantic Layer

The Universe, Yours to Discover

Dallas MarksNovember 4, 2009July 20, 2017

Checking out the universe from Atlanta, GA.

SAP BusinessObjects Universe Designer Wish List
Semantic Layer

SAP BusinessObjects Universe Designer Wish List

Dallas MarksNovember 1, 2009

Will my wishes become reality in the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence 4.0 Information Design Tool?

Avoiding the Big Mess
Semantic Layer, User Groups & Conferences

Avoiding the Big Mess

Dallas MarksOctober 19, 2009September 22, 2016

Training is a critical ingredient in SAP BusinessObjects universes.

Universe Designer Refresh Structure
Semantic Layer

Universe Designer Refresh Structure

Dallas MarksNovember 16, 2008April 28, 2017

Tips and tricks for keeping your universe and database structure in sync.

Semantic Layer

Using @Variable Functions in the Universe

Dallas MarksNovember 9, 2008March 26, 2018

How to use @Variables in your universes.

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Dallas Marks

As a cloud and analytics practitioner, author, instructional designer, and trainer, I help organizations harness the power of analytics in the cloud, on-premise, or hybrid. I prefer piano keyboards over computer keyboards when not blogging or tweeting about analytics.

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