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Oracle Hyperion Interactive Reporting 11 Expert Guide: Learn Advanced Dashboards, JavaScript, Computations, and Special Topics from the Experts

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Oracle Hyperion Interactive Reporting 11 Expert Guide

Chapter 2. Introduction to JavaScript and the Interactive Reporting API

Building expertise in Interactive Reporting requires a solid working knowledge of the use of the JavaScript programming language, Interactive Reporting built-in functions, and the features of the Interactive Reporting Application Programming Interface (API). The Application Programming Interface (API) in Interactive Reporting provides the ability to access objects and events used by the core application. The object properties and event behaviors are orchestrated using JavaScript code to drive a desired application behavior typically in the form of an end-user interface or business application.

The goal of this chapter is to provide users with an introduction to JavaScript and the Application Programming Interface. The chapter will begin with an in-depth look at the Interactive Reporting API and will conclude...

Introduction to objects and collections


The concepts described in this chapter introduce a new set of vocabulary that is referenced through the rest of the book. The Interactive Reporting programming terminology describes the different components of the application, the properties of the components, and the actions that can be performed on each object. The following are the primary definitions used when describing Interactive Reporting components:

  • An object is defined as either a single entity or a collection of entities. The term object is a fairly generic term used to reference any entity which can be acted upon. These entities range from the Application object to Dashboard Shape objects and control toolbars to Text Labels and beyond.

  • Methods describe the relevant actions for a given object...

The Script Editor


The Script Editor is the primary interface used to add JavaScript code within different sections of the document. All the customizations in Interactive Reporting are event-driven, meaning that code is executed by either a user-created event such as the clicking of a mouse button, or a system-created event such as the opening of a document. These events invoke JavaScript contained within the object's corresponding Event Trigger.

The Interactive Reporting API categorizes events into three main types. Two of these types, Dashboard-level Events and Dashboard Object-level Events, are tied to Dashboard sections and are customized using the Dashboard Script Editor. A Dashboard-level Event occurs when a dashboard is shown, or activated, to the user and when it is deactivated as the user navigates away from it. This...

Introduction to JavaScript


JavaScript is a very popular scripting language and is commonly used in websites to provide enhanced user interfaces. This section of the chapter is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of the JavaScript language. The concepts introduced will provide the programming building blocks demonstrated in the code examples throughout this book. In addition to the content described in this chapter, there are many other resources available on the Internet to continue learning JavaScript or to obtain additional code examples.

Variables

Variables are temporary containers used to store information to be recalled at a later point. Once created, the value in the variable can be accessed, or read, across the document and can be manipulated or changed as desired. The following sections of this chapter ...

Summary


The goal of this chapter was to introduce the user to the scripting concepts necessary to perform dashboard development and advanced computations. The chapter began with an overview of the terminology used within the software, including objects, methods, and properties. The chapter continued with an introduction to the Scripting Interface and Interactive Reporting Object Model, providing knowledge on the interface for adding customized code to a Dashboard section or the document as well as the hierarchy/tree structure of objects that can be manipulated through using code. The chapter concluded with a review of the different types of JavaScript components that are utilized throughout the later chapters of the book, providing an overview of the different sets of components that are available and commonly used when building dashboards...

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Key benefits

  • Walk through a comprehensive example of a simple, intermediate, and advanced dashboard with a focus on Interactive Reporting best practices.
  • Explore the data analysis functionally with an in-depth explanation of built-in and JavaScript functions.
  • Build custom interfaces to create batch programs and exports for automated reporting.
  • Demonstrate expertise by learning to build a central code repository.
  • Explore merging through the Dashboard Studio and the beneficial features of the Dashboard Studio Optimize Utility.
  • Become an expert by mastering the concepts and examples presented in this book.

Description

Oracle Hyperion Interactive Reporting is one of many products in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Plus software suite, an industry-leading business intelligence platform. The primary focus of the Interactive Reporting product is to provide strong relational querying and data analysis capabilities, where the software provides significant flexibility for creating custom dashboards, interfaces, and data analysis routines through the use of JavaScript programming and built-in software functionality. While Interactive Reporting is extremely flexible, performing advanced operations in the software is complicated and requires basic programming knowledge and an advanced understanding of the software. This book continues from where The Business Analyst’s Guide to Oracle Hyperion Interactive Reporting 11 completed and provides the reader with the information to successfully execute the advanced features of the product along with examples and specific techniques applicable to everyday use. The Oracle Hyperion Interactive Reporting 11 Expert Guide provides software users and developers with many examples of the techniques used by software experts. The book begins with an introduction to leveraging advanced features of the project and an introduction to JavaScript. Dashboards are a major focus of the book with four chapters focused on building a simple to complex dashboard including functions, global objects, and syncing selections across dashboards. The book places an emphasis on learning methods for data analysis by using advanced programming and built-in functions, and a unique approach to using code to generate batch reports and exports is provided. The Dashboard Studio Optimize Utility and the Dashboard Studio Merge utility are explained in detail, and the approach to building and using a central code repository for use in dashboards and computations across multiple documents in an enterprise is demonstrated. This book will help the reader become an expert user of the software, providing the skills necessary to understand, communicate, and perform advanced level tasks. The authors’ experience in developing and supporting Interactive Reporting users is very apparent throughout each chapter of the book. While the book displays content and examples from version 11 of the software, the book is also applicable to previous versions of the software dating back to version 8, so readers not currently using Interactive Reporting 11 will find the book applicable to daily use with the product.

Who is this book for?

If you are an Oracle Hyperion Interactive reporting user or developer looking to become an expert in the product, then this book is for you. You will require a basic knowledge of Interactive Reporting, as this book starts with a brief overview and then dives into advanced techniques, functions, and best practices. Beginner users should consult The Business Analyst’s Guide to Oracle Hyperion Interactive Reporting 11 to gain insight on the software product.

What you will learn

  • Introduction to JavaScript and programming in Interactive Reporting
  • Simple to complex dashboards and methods used by developers to build advanced interfaces
  • Advanced techniques for building computed items with built-in and JavaScript functions
  • Leverage Report sections to create briefing slides and custom programming to build batch exports
  • Merging and modifying a document with the Dashboard Studio and Dashboard Studio Optimize Utility
  • Create a centralized code database for use across multiple Interactive Reporting documents in the enterprise
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Table of Contents

10 Chapters
Advanced Hyperion Interactive Reporting Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to JavaScript and the Interactive Reporting API Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating a Simple Dashboard Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introducing Dashboard Interactivity Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Building the Dashboard Framework Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Advanced Dashboard Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Advanced Data Analysis Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating Briefing Slides and Executing Batch Exports Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
The Central Code Repository Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Optimizing and Merging Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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I am not sure where to start given the advanced nature of this book. It is a great follow on to the previous book.If you are looking to really use Interactive Reporting in a more advanced manner, I recommend taking a look at this book. Admittedly, some of the concepts are a little over my head since I dont use the tool in such an advanced manner, but it is nice to know what options exist. I found the dashboard section to be particularly interesting. I am trying hard not to quote the book directly about the power of dashboards. I will just simply say that being able to learn more about what is involved in creating a dashboard and the flexibility and power that a dashboard can bring to an interactive report, it was very enlightening.I think if anyone has mastered being able to create basic interactive reports and if they are looking to really add some value to the type of reports that are being provided to their respective clients, I recommend taking a look at this book and giving it a read. I work more on the Financial Reporting side of the house but as with all things regarding the Hyperion suite, it never hurts to learn what the other side of the house is doing. Some of the concepts regarding dashboards etc might even be applicable to HFR, which again isn't a bad thing.If you dont have an advanced knowledge of Interactive Reporting, I strongly recommend looking at this book first: http://www.amazon.com/Business-Analysts-Hyperion-Interactive-Reporting/dp/1849680361/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_bThe above referenced book is a great primer before diving straight into this one if you need a refresher on Interactive Reporting.
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This is well written, and has a lot of useful information. only thing I didn't like, is that it doesn't say much about how to trouble-shoot some of issues that arise.
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