Defining the structure of the grid – HP Intelligent Management Center Standard Software Platform User Manual

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1.

Click Select Cube.

The OLAP Connection Browser appears.

2.

Browse your OLAP server for the cube you want to connect to.

If your server isn't in the list, click Add. In the Connection Properties dialog
box, provide the server information; then click OK.

3.

Select the desired cube and click Open.

The OLAP Data screen reappears with the supplied data source
information.

4.

Click Next.

Note:

You can also click "Select CAR File" on the OLAP Data screen. If you choose
this option, the Open dialog box appears. Search for a file created in OLAP
Intelligence Professional.

Defining the structure of the grid

Use the Rows/Columns screen to define how your data is structured within
the grid. You can place the dimensions into either the Columns or Rows
areas.

Tip:

It is also possible to drag and drop the dimensions into either the Rows or
Columns area.

1.

Select a dimension to appear in the report.

2.

Click the > arrow adjacent to either the Rows or the Columns areas,
depending on where you would like the dimension to be located.

3.

Continue adding dimensions to the Rows and Columns areas.

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Crystal Reports 2008 SP3 User's Guide

Creating and Updating OLAP Reports

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Creating an OLAP report

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