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A simple and straightforward portal

provides end users with immediate

access to information with minimal

training. A parameter panel (see Figure

10) means that parameter values can

be set without refreshing data. Report

consumers can view the parameters

displayed in the panel, change them,

and have the new values applied direct-

ly to the saved data in the report. Sort

and filter features are another solution

to reduce the report count as well as IT

and development support costs.

Importing Shockwave Flash (SWF) files

generated by Xcelsius software into

your report provides what-if scenario

models and helps you visualize the

potential outcome of business deci-

sions. (Please note that the Xcelsius

design tool is not included in Crystal

Reports Server.) Crystal Reports

Server also lets you view, share, and

manage the SWF files generated by

Xcelsius. Xcelsius lets you create com-

prehensive and interactive dashboards

from multiple live-data sources. Prebuilt

templates and analytics allow you to

create professional-looking dashboards

in just a short while, and no coding is

required. Your users can create person-

al dashboards, perform what-if analy-

sis, and experience interactive visual-

izations with corporate dashboards that

you provide.

You can use Xcelsius to create dynamic

charts and graphs, data presentations,

visual what-if scenarios, and budget

plans. The software helps you develop

executive summaries and forecast

models. You can also work with ROI

calculators, various financial models,

and scorecards. The software helps

you build operational dashboards,

departmental dashboards, key perfor-

mance indicator dashboards, and dash-

boards based on Microsoft Excel or a

live-data source.

(Please note that Crystal Reports 2008

and Xcelsius Engage 2008 software

licenses are not included in Crystal

Reports Server 2008.)

The Crystal Reports Server repository

provides a secure, central location to

store common report elements, includ-

ing custom functions, SQL commands,

dynamic cascading prompts, and bit-

maps. You can share these elements

across multiple reports and update

them from a single location. Repository

objects are managed in the infrastruc-

ture tier for secure object sharing and

updating.

Figure 10: Report with Shockwave Flash File, Parameter Panel, and Repository Explorer

Simple and straightforward

end-user portal and report

viewers provide end users

with immediate access to

information with minimal

training.

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