Web API Reference
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Web API Reference......................................................................................................................... 9
Web items .................................................................................................................................. 10
General Attributes .................................................................................................................. 12
Table....................................................................................................................................... 16
Chart....................................................................................................................................... 21
Dropdown Box ........................................................................................................................ 24
Radio Button Groups.............................................................................................................. 27
Checkboxes............................................................................................................................ 30
Generic Navigation Block ....................................................................................................... 32
Hierarchical Filter Selection.................................................................................................... 36
Filters...................................................................................................................................... 38
Label....................................................................................................................................... 41
Text Elements......................................................................................................................... 43
List of Exceptions ................................................................................................................... 46
List of Conditions.................................................................................................................... 47
Alert Monitor ........................................................................................................................... 48
Role Menu .............................................................................................................................. 52
Ticker...................................................................................................................................... 56
Maps....................................................................................................................................... 57
Map Attributes..................................................................................................................... 59
Attributes for Map Layers ................................................................................................ 63
Special Attributes for Color Shading ........................................................................... 65
Special Attributes for Bar Charts ................................................................................. 67
Special Attributes for Pie Charts ................................................................................. 69
Special Attributes for Pie Charts (split)........................................................................ 71
Special Attributes for Dot Density................................................................................ 72
Special Attributes for Symbols .................................................................................... 74
Special Attributes for Symbol (Size-dependent) ......................................................... 76
Special Attributes for Symbol (Color-dependent)........................................................ 78
Special Attribute: Line.................................................................................................. 80
Special Attribute: Line (Size-dependent)..................................................................... 82
Special Attributes for Lines (Color-dependent) ........................................................... 84
Array Attributes ............................................................................................................... 86
Map Renderer ................................................................................................................. 88
Single Document .................................................................................................................... 91
List of Documents................................................................................................................... 95
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Object Catalog of the Web Application .................................................................................. 98
Data Provider – Information ................................................................................................... 99
Web Template ...................................................................................................................... 100
Broadcaster .......................................................................................................................... 103
Query View – Selection ........................................................................................................ 104
Key Figure Overview ............................................................................................................ 107
Ad-hoc Query Designer........................................................................................................ 109
ABC Classification................................................................................................................ 114
What If Prediction ................................................................................................................. 115
Web Template Properties..................................................................................................... 117
Web Templates ........................................................................................................................ 119
Overriding Attributes ................................................................................................................ 121
Object Tags.............................................................................................................................. 124
Object Tag for the Properties of Web Templates................................................................. 125
Adjusting and Enhancing the Context Menu .................................................................... 131
Adjusting the Context Menu .......................................................................................... 132
Enhancing the Context Menu........................................................................................ 139
Object Tag for Data Provider................................................................................................ 142
Object Tag for Web Items .................................................................................................... 144
Command URLs....................................................................................................................... 145
Changing Web Item Attributes ............................................................................................. 147
Resetting and Reinitializing Web Items................................................................................ 148
Commands for Web Templates............................................................................................ 150
Calling up Web Templates................................................................................................ 151
Calling Parameterized Web Templates ........................................................................ 153
Default Variables for Web Applications......................................................................... 154
Switching Web Templates ................................................................................................ 158
Personalizing Web Templates .......................................................................................... 159
Creating Bookmarks ......................................................................................................... 160
Changing Symbol Directory .............................................................................................. 161
Releasing Web Templates................................................................................................ 162
Ending the Session........................................................................................................... 163
Variables ........................................................................................................................... 164
Calling up the Variables Screen.................................................................................... 165
Changing the Values of Variables................................................................................. 166
Calling the Broadcaster .................................................................................................... 167
Calling the Open Dialog.................................................................................................... 170
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Data Provider - Commands.................................................................................................. 172
General Data Provider Commands .................................................................................. 174
Properties of Data Providers ......................................................................................... 175
Resetting and Reinitializing Data Providers.................................................................. 177
Back and Back to Start.................................................................................................. 179
Jumping Using Report-Report Interface ....................................................................... 180
Exporting Data .............................................................................................................. 181
Saving the Query View.................................................................................................. 182
Displaying a Copy of the Data Provider on a New Page .............................................. 183
Calling the Ad-hoc Query Designer .............................................................................. 184
Filter .................................................................................................................................. 185
Removing Filters ........................................................................................................... 188
Drilldown ........................................................................................................................... 189
Remove Drilldown ......................................................................................................... 190
Switching Characteristics/Structures ................................................................................ 191
Swap Axes ........................................................................................................................ 192
Setting the Navigational Status ........................................................................................ 193
Sorting............................................................................................................................... 195
Setting Properties of Display Attributes ............................................................................ 197
Results Row Position........................................................................................................ 198
Suppressing Result Rows................................................................................................. 199
Setting the Display............................................................................................................ 200
Displaying Documents ...................................................................................................... 201
Dialogs .............................................................................................................................. 202
Calling Dialog Query Properties.................................................................................... 203
Calling Up Dialog Box for Formula Definition................................................................ 204
Calling up Input Help..................................................................................................... 205
Calling the Characteristic Properties Dialog ................................................................. 206
Calling a Dialog for Currency Translation ..................................................................... 207
Calling a Dialog for Defining Exceptions....................................................................... 208
Calling a Dialog for Defining Conditions ....................................................................... 209
Calling a Dialog for Cell Properties ............................................................................... 210
Save Query View Dialog Box ........................................................................................ 211
Creating Your Own Dialogs........................................................................................... 213
Exceptions and Conditions ............................................................................................... 216
Commands for Exceptions ............................................................................................ 217
Setting the Status of an Exception................................................................................ 220
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Commands for Conditions............................................................................................. 221
Setting the Status of a Condition .................................................................................. 223
Commands for Currency Translation................................................................................ 224
Commands for Values Cells ............................................................................................. 225
List Calculations................................................................................................................ 226
Operations for Display Hierarchies................................................................................... 228
Command Sequences.......................................................................................................... 232
Using Forms............................................................................................................................. 234
Use of JavaScript Functions .................................................................................................... 237
Send Commands.................................................................................................................. 238
Execute URL in the Same Window .................................................................................. 239
Execute URL in a New Window........................................................................................ 240
URL from a New Window in the Opening Window ........................................................... 241
Closing Windows .............................................................................................................. 242
Executing a Form in a New Window................................................................................. 243
Executing a Form in the Opening Window ....................................................................... 244
Enhancing the Context Menu with JavaScript...................................................................... 245
Adding a Menu Entry using JavaScript............................................................................. 246
Command Processing ...................................................................................................... 248
Properties of Page Objects .................................................................................................. 251
Web Item Attributes .......................................................................................................... 252
Characteristics for Data Providers.................................................................................... 253
Specifying Properties for Web Templates ........................................................................ 255
Calendar for Date Filter ........................................................................................................ 257
Logon Language .................................................................................................................. 258
Language-Dependent Texts .................................................................................................... 259
Creating ABAP Programs for Maintaining Language-Dependent Texts .............................. 260
More Complex Examples of Applications ................................................................................ 262
Dynamically Changing Attributes ......................................................................................... 263
Using Several Tab Pages..................................................................................................... 266
Example Scenario for the Parameter NO_OUTPUT............................................................ 270
XML Web Item: Data Provider Information .......................................................................... 274
Web Design API for Tables...................................................................................................... 277
Creating and Using ABAP Classes ...................................................................................... 278
Table Interface ..................................................................................................................... 281
Attributes........................................................................................................................... 282
Datasets ........................................................................................................................ 284
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AXIS_INFO................................................................................................................ 285
AXIS_DATA............................................................................................................... 287
CELL_DATA .............................................................................................................. 289
TXT_SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................ 291
Events ............................................................................................................................... 292
Manipulating Cell Contents............................................................................................... 293
Headers......................................................................................................................... 295
Scaling Factors ............................................................................................................. 296
Characteristic Values .................................................................................................... 297
Attribute Values............................................................................................................. 299
Structural Components ................................................................................................. 300
Data Cells...................................................................................................................... 301
Error Cells ..................................................................................................................... 302
Labeling Area of the Navigation Block .......................................................................... 303
Filter Area of the Navigation Block................................................................................ 305
Service Methods ............................................................................................................... 307
Creating Navigation URLs............................................................................................. 308
Information on the Navigation Status............................................................................ 309
Information on a Specific Cell ....................................................................................... 311
Symbols......................................................................................................................... 313
Sending Messages........................................................................................................ 314
JavaScript Functions..................................................................................................... 315
Determining Specific Attributes for the Table Interface ................................................ 316
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Web API Reference
Purpose
The Business Explorer Web Application Design enables you to apply generic OLAP navigation to
BW data in Web applications and Business Intelligence cockpits in simple to highly specialized
scenarios. You can use standard markup languages and Web Design APIs to implement highly
individual scenarios with user-defined interface elements. Web application design comprises a
broad spectrum of interactive Web-based business intelligence scenarios that you can adjust to
meet your requirements using standard Web technologies.
This document is intended for Web designers who want to create highly-specialized applications
(BI cockpits, and so on) on the basis of Web application design.
You can access BW data in Web applications using a Web browser. This is usually installed with
the operating system. No additional software installation is required. Demands on the Web
browser are minimal as the solution offered is based entirely on HTML.
Within SAP BW 3.0A, the preferred method of accessing BEx Web Applications is
via a conversion to the SAP Web Application Server. For this reason, all example-
URLs are configures to the SAP Web Application server.
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Web items
Definition
Web items are objects that obtain data from data providers [Seite 172] and make the data
available as HTML. Web items have attributes such as header, width, height, and create
navigation links. You use parameters or specific commands to change these attributes.
If the data, the navigational status, or the attributes change, the HTML for the Web item is
regenerated. A Web item must always be assigned to a data provider.
Structure
The following Web items are used in Web applications:
• Table [Seite 16]
• Chart [Seite 21]
• Dropdown Box [Seite 24]
• Radio Button Group [Seite 27]
• Checkboxes [Seite 30]
• Generic Navigation Block [Seite 32]
• Hierarchical Filter Selection [Seite 36]
• Filter [Seite 38]
• Label [Seite 41]
• Text Element [Seite 43]
• List of Exceptions [Seite 46]
• List of Conditions [Seite 47]
• Alert Monitor [Seite 48]
• Role Menu [Seite 52]
• Ticker [Seite 56]
• Map [Seite 57]
• Single Document [Seite 91]
• List of Documents [Seite 95]
• Data Provider - Information [Seite 99]
• Object Catalog of the Web Application [Seite 98]
• Web Template [Seite 100]
• Broadcaster [Seite 103]
• Key Figure Overview [Seite 107]
• Query View - Selection [Seite 104]
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• Ad-hoc Query Designer [Seite 109]
• ABC Classification [Seite 114]
• What If Prediction [Seite 115]
Integration
In the BEx Web Application Designer or the BEx Web Application wizard, on the Standard tab,
you can use the Web items listed above as master Web items [Extern] You choose a master Web
item from the list, assign a data provider to the Web item and edit the attributes. You have now
created your own Web item that your can add to your Web template or save in the library to be
used again.
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General Attributes
Use
General attributes are attributes that are valid for all Web items in Web applications.
Features
The following general attributes are available:
Attributes Description
Logical name of a Web item (ITEM or NAME) As well as the Web item key (ITEMID) that is
assigned when the Web item is created in the
Web Application Designer you also have to
assign a logical name when using the Web
item in the Web application. This enables you
to use the same Web item several times in a
Web application. If commands are sent to this
Web item you always have to specify the name
of the Web item as the parameter ITEM.
SAP recommends that you keep to the
conventions supported by the Web Application
Designer when specifying names: The name
should be a maximum of 30 characters long
and consist of characters “A-Z”, “0-9” and “_”. It
cannot start or end with “_”. Adhering to these
conventions facilitates the upgrade to future
SAP releases.
You cannot use a command-URL
to change this attribute.
Web item key (ITEM_ID) (option 1) You create a Web item for a Web application
based on a Web item setting that you have
made in the Web Application Designer.
You cannot use a command-URL
to change this attribute.
Class name for the Web item class Name of the ABAP object class that generates
(ITEM_CLASS) (option 2) the output. This corresponds to the use of non-
reusable Web items (standard Web items) in
the Web Application Designer. Web items are
created with the default values for the attribute.
The class name for the table is, for example,
CL_RSR_WWW_ITEM_GRID
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Logical name of the Data Provider for the You have to assign every Web item to (exactly)
Web item (DATA_PROVIDER) one data source. The Web item gets the data
and metadata from this Data source that is
needed to generate the output as well as
commands.
SAP recommends that you keep to the
conventions supported by the Web Application
Designer when specifying names: The name
should be a maximum of 30 characters long
and consist of characters “A-Z”, “0-9” and “_”. It
cannot start or end with “_”. Adhering to these
conventions facilitates the upgrade to future
SAP releases.
Height (HEIGHT) You can only specify the height in pixels.
This attribute is not used in
tables.
The parameters ITEMID and WBID (ITEM_WBID) used in BW 2.x are still
supported. However, we recommend that you no longer use these.
In the BEx Web Application Designer, in the Properties area, you can set the following attributes
in the Web Item tab page, under General:
Attributes Description
Caption (CAPTION) You can enter a caption. If you do not enter a
caption, then an appropriate value is
suggested.
Generate caption (GENERATE_CAPTION) By activating this attribute ('X' = Yes), an
additional row containing the Web item is
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No, 'BORDER' = Borders only
generated in the table. The text you have
entered under Caption is displayed in this
table.
If you choose Borders Only, a border is
generated without any additional lines for the
caption. In this way you are able to realize all
border types that are available under the
Border Type attribute, without generating a
caption line.
The SAPBEXTableCaption style
is used for the caption.
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Width in pixels (WIDTH) You can only specify the width in pixels. You
can use the suggested width or determine a
new width using Change Attribute...
Note that the Web browser
automatically increases the
widths of tables if the one you
have chosen is too small.
Border type Here, you can choose the following display
types for the Web item:
(BORDER_STYLE)
• With border
'BORDER' = With border
Set as default value for table, generic
‘NO_BORDER’ = Without border
navigation block, Alert Monitor, filter, text
‘FORM’ = Form elements, menu, list of conditions, and
list of exceptions.
The border is only displayed if
GENERATE_CAPTION=X.
• Without border
Set as default value for maps, charts,
and individual documents.
• For form
The content of the Web item is normally
displayed with a blue background. Set as
default value for document list,
hierarchical context menu, label,
dropdown box, radio button group, and
checkboxes.
The standard value settings
represent the recommended
display type for the Web item.
Closed (CLOSED) You can close the Web item (CLOSED=X): The
Web item is not displayed. Only the caption still
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
appears (if there is one) and the open/close
symbol for this Web item. By clicking on the
open/close symbol, you can make the Web
item visible or invisible.
To be able to see the caption, you
have to activate the attributes
Generate Caption and Objects
with Navigation Links.
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Hide object (HIDDEN) You can hide the Web item (HIDDEN=X):
Although the Web item embedded in the Web
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
template, it is not visible. The Web item and the
caption with the open/close symbol are not
shown.
Objects with navigation links If you do not want the user of the Web
(GENERATE_LINKS) application to be able to navigate within it or if
you want the user to be able to print the
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
display, and therefore the context menu is no
longer to be displayed, then deactivate this
function.
This attribute creates the
open/close symbol, with which
you can open or close the Web
item. Behind this symbol is a link
that calls up the Web application
with the corresponding
parameters.
Web item controls different data providers If a Web item is to control several data
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER_I) (optional) providers, for example, a navigation block, it
For many Web items, this attribute appears can be expressed by this parameter. If it is not
under the respective special attributes. These specified, the Web item always controls its own
Web items obtain their data from a view. data provider. The values specified under this
parameter are the logical names of the data
providers, for example, references using wild
cards. You do not have to specify the data
provider belonging to the Web item. If it is
missing, the Web item does not control its own
data provider.
The Web item output generation is always
based on the item’s own data provider and
does not include the others. The commands
are forwarded to the target data provider.
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Table
Definition
A Web item that obtains data from a query view to create a table for a Web application.
Navigation links are incorporated with the table.
Use
The Web item Table displays the value of a query view in the Web application in the form of a
table. The same list geometry that is used in the BEx Analyzer is supported. Characteristics and
structures can be displayed in both the rows and the columns.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Web item Table has the following attributes:
Attributes Description
Alternating styles for table rows In the rows, the formats SAPBEXstdData and
(ALT_STYLES) SAPBEXstdDataOdd are used alternately to
display numerical values. You can adjust them
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
in the CSS file assigned to the template.
Totals cells are removed from this
display.
Only hierarchy navigation Only allow hierarchy navigation
The context menu is hidden in this mode, and
(ONLY_HIERARCHY_NAVIGATION)
you can only expand and collapse from the list.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
Suppress repetition texts Suppressing repetition texts
(SUPPRESS_REPETITION_TEXTS) If you set this attribute to ‘ ‘, the cells in the
table are not merged and the texts and keys
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No are repeated.
If you do not specify a value for this attribute,
the texts are suppressed.
Number of data rows displayed at one time Specifying this attribute allows you to
(BLOCK_SIZE) determine the number of data rows that are
displayed after which an area for scrolling is
inserted.
If the value is set to 0, the
complete table is displayed,
regardless of the number of data
rows.
The attribute is set to 100 by
default.
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Rows scrolled per step This attribute allows you more flexibility in
structuring the scrolling logic:
(BLOCK_STEP_SIZE)
You are able to determine the number of data
Default setting: “0”
rows scrolled per step. The default setting “0”
corresponds to 2/3 of the display rows.
The value entered corresponds to the number
of rows scrolled through.
If you enter the value “2”, two
rows will be scrolled through.
If you want to scroll through all the displayed
data rows, enter the same value as you
entered for the attribute Number of data rows
displayed at one time (BLOCK_SIZE).
Number of data columns displayed at one Specifying this attribute allows you to
time (BLOCK_SIZE_COLUMNS) determined the number of data columns that
are displayed after which an area for scrolling
is inserted.
If the value is set to 0, the
complete table is displayed,
regardless of the number of data
columns.
The attribute is set to 0 by default.
Columns scrolled per step This attribute allows you more flexibility in
structuring the scrolling logic:
(BLOCK_STEP_SIZE_COLUMNS)
You are able to determine the number of data
Default setting: “0” columns scrolled per step. The default setting
“0” corresponds to 2/3 of the display columns.
The value entered corresponds to the number
of columns scrolled through.
If you enter the value “2”, two
columns will be scrolled through.
If you want to scroll through all the displayed
data rows, enter the same value as you
entered for the attribute Number of data
columns displayed at one time
(BLOCK_SIZE_COLUMNS).
Table: Scrolling area top Display the scrolling area at the start of the
(SHOW_PAGING_AREA_TOP) table
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No The attribute is specified with default ' '.
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Table: Scrolling area bottom Display the scrolling area at the end of the
table
(SHOW_PAGING_AREA_BOTTOM)
The attribute is set to ‘X’ by default.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
Display column headers Display the labels above the data
(SHOW_COLUMN_HEADER) The attribute is set to ‘X’ by default.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
Display column headers Display the labels to the left of the data
SHOW_ROW_HEADER) The attribute is set to ‘X’ by default.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
Display data cells (SHOW_DATA_CELLS) The data cells are shown by default. That is,
the attribute is set to ‘X’ by default.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
Affected data provider List of data providers to which all table
commands are sent.
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER)
Display data from value row Data row after which data is displayed
(DATA_ROW_FROM) The attribute is set to 1 by default.
Display data to value row (0=to the end) Data row to which data is displayed
The attribute is set to 0 by default. If the value
(DATA_ROW_TO)
is 0, the system tries to display all of the rows.
If there are too many, a scrolling area is
inserted. If the value is not 0, data is displayed
up to the specified row and there is no scrolling
area.
Display data from value column Data column after which the data is
(DATA_COLUMN_FROM) displayed
The attribute is set to 1 by default.
Display data to value column (0=to the end) Data column to which data is displayed
The attribute is set to 0 by default. If the value
(DATA_COLUMN_TO)
is 0, the system tries to display all of the
columns. If there are too many, a scrolling area
is inserted. If the value is not 0, data is
displayed up to the specified column and there
is no scrolling area.
Attributes that cannot be set in the Web Application Designer:
MODIFY_CLASS ABAP class that changes the table contents
By using the Web design API for tables, you
can adjust the contents of the table cells
individually.
Also see:
Web Design API for Tables [Seite 277]
Display the table with a maximum of 5 visible data columns and 10 visible
data rows. Start at row 30 and show a scrolling area above and below the
values
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ITEM :Table
Display only the 3 data rows without headers
ITEM :Table
You can find more information on using the Table Web item and its functionality under Context
Menu Functions [Extern] and Table [Extern].
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Chart
Definition
A Web item that obtains data from a query view to create a graphic for a Web application.
Use
The Chart Web item enables you to display data graphically in your Web application.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Chart Web item has the following specific
attributes:
Attributes Description
Edit Chart: Chart Designer The button with the three dots brings you to the
Chart Designer. You can choose the chart type
(CUSTOMIZE)
and make a number of settings for the chart.
See Editing Charts [Extern].
Suppress Totals The totals rows/columns of the source data
provider are not displayed in the chart. This
(SUPPRESS_SUMS)
means that you can suppress totals that may
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No affect the chart display adversely, without
having to change the data provider.
Swap Display Axes You can swap the chart axes in the display
without changing the navigational state of the
(SWITCHMATRIX)
query view itself.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
This has the same effect as
swapping the two free
characteristics with one another in
the initial query view.
Hide Expanded Hierarchy Nodes You can remove open nodes when you create
charts in active presentation hierarchies. This
(SUPPRESS_OPENHIERARCHIENODES) ensures that the total of the values displayed is
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No the overall result.
Affected Data Provider List of data providers to which all chart
commands are sent.
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER)
Automatic Display of Units and Currencies If the units and currencies or other settings in
the query are the same, and you select the
(AUTOMATIC_LABELS) attribute, these are the units, currencies, and
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No settings which are displayed automatically on
the chart.
Alternatively, you can set the display of units
and currencies manually. See Formatting Axes
and Gridlines [Extern] in the section „Inserting
or Removing Axes Titles and Units “.
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Chart Title (Language-Dependent) Language-dependent text for the title of the
chart.
(TITLE)
Chart Subtitle (Language-Dependent) Language-dependent text for the subtitle of the
chart.
(SUBTITLE)
Category Axis (X): Title (Language- Language-dependent text for the title of the
Dependent) category axis (X).
(TITLE_CATEGORIES)
Category Axis (X): Unit (Language- Language-dependent text for the unit of the
Dependent) category axis (X).
(UNIT_CATEGORIES)
Primary Value Axis (Y): Title (Language- Language-dependent text for the title of the
Dependent) primary value axis (Y).
(TITLE_VALUES)
Primary Value Axis (Y): Unit (Language- Language-dependent text for the unit of the
Dependent) primary value axis (Y).
(UNIT_VALUES)
Secondary Value Axis (Y): Title (Language- Language-dependent text for the title of the
Dependent) secondary value axis (Y).
(TITLE_SEC_VALUES)
Secondary Value Axis (Y): Unit (Language- Language-dependent text for the unit of the
Dependent) secondary value axis (Y).
(UNIT_SEC_VALUES)
Another Axis: Title Language-dependent text for the title of
another axis. This attribute is only needed for
(TITLE_SEC_CATEGORIES) specific chart types such as a histogram or a
scatter chart.
Another Axis: Unit Language-dependent text for the unit of
another axis. This attribute is only needed for
(UNIT_SEC_CATEGORIES) specific chart types such as a histogram or a
scatter chart.
Ignore Exception in Chart Display If you activate this attribute no exceptions are
displayed in the chart, although the data
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS) provider on which it is based has exceptions.
See Display of Exceptions for Maps and Charts
[Extern].
Automatic Axis Labeling for Simple Charts This attribute enables the system to create
labels automatically for the chart axes for very
(AUTOMATIC_DESCRIPTION) simple charts such as column-, bar, or line
diagrams. For example, the name of a key
figure appears on the Y axis in a bar chart.
For more information, see Automatic Axis
Labels for Simple Charts [Extern].
The texts, such as chart title, chart subtitle, as well as title and units of the axes, are all language
dependent. You can find additional information under Language-Dependent Texts [Seite 259].
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You can enter the texts both in the Web Application Designer for the respective attributes and in
the Chart Designer.
Note the following for the Heading attribute under General (general attributes):
Heading You can enter a heading for the chart. This
heading is not a part of the chart.
Within Chart Designer, you also
have the option of specifying a
heading. This is not a part of the
chart, however.
The heading is displayed only if
the attribute Generate Heading is
active at the same time.
In addition, you can use the following attribute (parameter), which is not available to you in the
Web Application Designer, which, however, can be inserted using the HTML view of the Web
template.
Attribute Description
Show Data Table If you use this attribute the system shows the
data in a table below the chart.
(SHOW_DATATABLE)
You can find more information on using the Chart Web item and its functions under Context Menu
Functions [Extern].
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Dropdown Box
Definition
The Web item Dropdown Box allows you to filter characteristic values from a Web application
in a dropdown box.
Use
When you select a value, the assigned query view is filtered according to this value. If a different
method is used to select a filter value for the characteristic in the dropdown box, the current filter
value appears in the dropdown box.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Dropdown Box Web item also has the following
attributes:
Attributes Description
Index in the filter command (INDEX) Must have a clear value for all dropdown boxes
and radio button groups [Seite 27] within the
form tag.
This attribute must be changed
only if the ONLY_VALUES
attribute is active.
Characteristics / structure (IOBJNM) Name of characteristic / structure according
to which you want to filter
Specify the technical name of the characteristic
(for example, 0COUNTRY) or the structure (25
characters)
The technical name of the
characteristic is stored in the
query definition. In the BEx
toolbar, choose Change Query
View → Change Query (Local
View) or (Global View) → . The
technical names of the
InfoObjects are displayed.
Note that the characteristic you
have chosen must be included in
the query that the Web
application is based on.
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Read mode (BOOKED_VALUES) Specifies which values in the master data table
are copied to the Checkboxes Web item as
filter values:
• M: All values from the master data table.
In some circumstances values that do
not appear in the data provider under the
current filter conditions and that produce
the result No suitable data found when
filtered, might also be displayed.
However, this process is fastest under
certain conditions.
• D: Values that are basically posted,
whereby the current drilldown status is
not fully taken into consideration.
• Q: Only values that are also posted in
the Data Provider under the currently
valid filter conditions are displayed. It can
take a long time under certain
circumstances.
Maximum number of values in the Contains the maximum number of values that
dropdown box (MAXVALUES) are displayed in the dropdown box.
(optional)
If this attribute has the value 0, all
the available values are written in
the dropdown box.
Label (SHOW_LABEL) Use BW description as label
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No If this attribute is activated, the long text of the
characteristic is written as a label in front of the
dropdown box. In addition, you can use the
context menu related to the description of the
characteristic in this label.
Display values only (ONLY_VALUES) Create dropdown box only
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No If you activate this attribute, only the HTML
form Web item for the value list is created. In
(optional)
this case you have to create the form in which
the dropdown box is contained manually.
This attribute is suitable for
creating forms [Seite 234] that
contain several dropdown boxes.
Do not display entry All values If this field is not blank, the entry All values is
not set as a selection option in the radio button
(NO_REMOVE_FILTER) group.
'X' = Do not offer “All values”,
' ' = Display entry “All values”
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Data provider affected Contains a list of all data providers to which the
filter commands are sent.
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER)
If you filter according to a
characteristic and then activate
this attribute, the different data
providers for the Web item are
notified. For further information
about this attribute, see General
Attributes [Seite 12].
You will find more information on using the Dropdown Web item and its functionality under
Dropdown Box, Radio Button Group, Checkboxes, Hierarchical Filter Selection. [Extern]
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Radio Button Groups
Definition
The Radio Button Group Web Item allows you to filter characteristic values in a group of radio
buttons.
Use
When you select a value, the assigned query view is filtered according to this value. If you select
a filter value in another way for the characteristic of the radio button group, the current filter value
is selected.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Radio Button Group Web item has the following
attributes:
Attributes Description
Characteristics / structure (IOBJNM) Name of the characteristic / structure by
which the system is to filter
Specify the technical name of the characteristic
(for example, 0COUNTRY) or the structure (25
characters)
The technical name of the
characteristic is stored in the
query definition. In the BEx
toolbar, choose Change Query
View → Change Query (Local
View) or (Global View) → . The
technical names of the
InfoObjects are displayed.
Note that the characteristic you
have chosen must be included in
the query that the Web
application is based on.
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Read mode (BOOKED_VALUES) Specifies which values in the master data table
are copied to the Checkboxes Web item as
filter values:
• M: All values from the master data table.
In some circumstances values that do
not appear in the data provider under the
current filter conditions and that produce
the result No suitable data found when
filtered, might also be displayed.
However, this process is fastest under
certain conditions.
• D: Values that are basically posted,
whereby the current drilldown status is
not fully taken into consideration.
• Q: Only values that are also posted in
the data provider under the currently
valid filter conditions are displayed. It can
take a long time under certain
circumstances.
Maximum number of displayed values Contains the maximum number of values that
(MAXVALUES) are displayed in the radio button group.
(optional)
If you set the value to 0, all the available values
in the radio button group are displayed.
Label (SHOW_LABEL) Use BW description as label
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No If this attribute is activated, the long text of the
characteristic is written as a label in front of the
radio button group. In addition, you can use the
context menu related to the description of the
characteristic in this label.
Entries next to one another If this attribute is activated, the different
(HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT) characteristic values are grouped vertically. If
this attribute is deactivated, the characteristic
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
values are grouped horizontally.
Number of entries next to one Contains the number of entries listed next to
another/below one another one another or below one another, depending
(HORIZONTAL_NUMBER) on the attribute settings for
HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT.
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Display values only (ONLY_VALUES) Create radio button group only
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No If you activate this attribute, only the HTML
form Web item for the radio button group is
created. Here you have to create the form, in
which the radio button group is contained,
manually.
This attribute is suitable for
creating forms [Seite 234] that
contain several radio button
groups.
Do not display entry All values If this field is not blank, the entry All values is
not set as a selection option in the radio button
(NO_REMOVE_FILTER)
group.
'X' = Do not offer “All values”,
' ' = Display entry “All values”
Affected data provider List of data providers to which all selection
button commands are sent.
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER)
Index in the filter command (INDEX) Must have a unique value for all dropdown
boxes and radio button groups [Seite 27] within
(optional)
the form tag.
This attribute must be changed
only if the ONLY_VALUES
attribute is active.
You will find more information on using the Radio button-group Web item and its functionality
under Dropdown Box, Radio Button Group, Checkboxes, Hierarchical Filter Selection [Extern].
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Checkboxes
Definition
Checkboxes is a Web item that places characteristic values to be filtered in a group of
checkboxes.
Use
The Checkboxes Web item can be used to easily filter a connected query view according to a
particular characteristic.
You can set or remove filter values in the Web application by setting the indicators.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Checkboxes Web item has the following attributes:
Attribute Values Description
Characteristic/structure Selection list Select the technical name of
the characteristic.
(IOBJNM)
Characteristics and structures
are read from data providers.
The characteristic values are
provided in a dropdown box in
the Web application as filter
values.
Read mode • Master data table (M) Specifies which values in the
master data table are copied
(BOOKED_VALUES) • Dimension table (D) to the Checkboxes Web item
• Posted values (Q) as filter values:
Standard setting “Dimension • M: All values from the
table” master data table.
In some circumstances
values that do not
appear in the data
provider under the
current filter conditions
and that produce the
result No suitable data
found when filtered,
might also be displayed.
However, this process is
fastest under certain
conditions.
• D: Values that are
basically posted,
whereby the current
drilldown status is not
fully taken into
consideration.
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• Q: Only values that are
also posted in the data
provider under the
currently valid filter
conditions are
displayed. This can take
a long time in some
instances.
Maximum number Default value: “0” Maximum number of displayed
filter values If "0", all values
(MAXVALUES)
are displayed.
Maximum length Maximum number of
characters in the label.
(MAXLENGTH)
Label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No If this attribute is activated, the
long text of the characteristic
(SHOW_LABEL) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
is written as a label in front of
the control box.
Affected data provider Selection list List of data providers to which
all checkbox commands are
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER)
sent.
Entries next to one another ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Order entries next to one
(HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT) another
Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
If this attribute is activated, the
different characteristic values
are grouped vertically. If this
attribute is deactivated, the
characteristic values are
grouped horizontally.
Number of entries next Default value: 1 Contains the number of entries
to/under one another listed next to one another or
(HORIZONTAL_NUMBER) below one another, depending
on the attribute settings for
HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT.
You will find more information on using the Checkboxes Web item and its functionality under
Dropdown Box, Radio Button Group, Checkboxes, Hierarchical Filter Selection. [Extern]
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Generic Navigation Block
Definition
A Web item that obtains data from a query view to create a generic navigation block for a Web
application. This block contains keys that you can use to transfer characteristics, for example, into
rows or columns.
Use
The Web item (Generic Navigation Block) displays the navigational state of a query view in
the Web application in the form of a table. All characteristics and structures in the query view are
listed in the table and their filter values are displayed. You can change the navigational status of
the query view. You can transfer characteristics and structures to an axis (rows or columns) or
from an axis. You can filter according to single values and remove the filter again.
Structure
As well as its General Attributes [Seite 12], the Generic Navigation Block Web item has the
following attributes:
Attributes Description
Read mode This attribute specifies which values in the
master data table are copied to the
(BOOKED_VALUES)
Checkboxes Web item as filter values:
(BOOKED_VALUES_N)
• M: All values from the master data table.
“Master data table”
In some circumstances values that do
“Dimension table” not appear in the data provider under the
current filter conditions and that produce
“Posted values”
the result No suitable data found when
filtered, might also be displayed.
However, this process is fastest under
certain conditions.
• D: Values that are basically posted,
whereby the current drilldown status is
not fully taken into consideration.
• Q: Only values that are also posted in
the data provider under the currently
valid filter conditions are displayed. It can
take a long time under certain
circumstances.
Read mode for filter items
The “master data” read mode may lead to
many unposted values being displayed; the
“posted values” read mode may be slow.
Grouping axes If you set the indicator for this attribute, free
characteristics, characteristics in the rows and
(SHOW_AXES_GROUPING)
the characteristics in the columns will be
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No displayed in groups.
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Characteristics of the rows collapsed If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
characteristics for the rows are displayed
(ROWS_CLOSED)
collapsed in the grouped display.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Characteristics of the columns collapsed If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
characteristics for the columns are displayed
(COLUMNS_CLOSED)
collapsed in the grouped display.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Free characteristics collapsed If you set the indicator for this attribute, the free
characteristics will be displayed collapsed in
(FREE_CHARACTERISTICS_CLOSED)
the grouped display.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Display empty filter If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
empty filters will be displayed in the grouped
(SHOW_EMPTY_SLICER)
display.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
Delimitation between the characteristics If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
characteristics in the non-grouped display are
(SHOW_MARGIN)
separated from one another.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Order entries next to one another As well as arranging the characteristics below
(HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT) one another, you can also display them next to
one another. In many cases, this makes better
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
use of the display area and there is a stronger
visual link between, for example, the table and
the navigation block.
Entries next to one another Describes the maximum number of
(HORIZONTAL_NUMBER) characteristics that can be displayed next to
one another. If the navigation block contains
Default value: 3
more than the specified number of
characteristics, then it is automatically
displayed in more than one row, where the
number of characteristics per row is optimized
regarding the equal distribution of rows and the
required number of characteristics.
This attribute is only included
when
HORITONTAL_ALIGNMENT
(Define entries next to one
another) is activated.
Maximum filter value length You specify the number of characters,
(FILTER_VALUE_LENGTH) according to which filter value is indicated, by
.
Default value: 80
If you set the value to 0, then the complete filter
value is displayed.
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Display characteristics of the rows If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
characteristics of the rows are displayed.
(SHOW_ROWS)
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Display characteristics of the columns If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
characteristics of the columns are displayed.
(SHOW_COLUMNS)
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Display free characteristics If you set the indicator for this attribute, the free
characteristics are displayed.
(SHOW_FREE_CHARACTERISTICS)
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Displaying navigation icons If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
icons for navigation are displayed.
(SHOW_NAVIGATION_ICONS)
Display filter icons If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
icons for filtering are displayed.
(SHOW_FILTER_ICONS)
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Frame name for input help You can display input help in a different frame
(TARGET_HELP_FRAME) from the data. If you activate this attribute,
input help is displayed in the same window.
(optional)
This parameter is not offered in
the Web Application Designer and
can only be used for
parameterization in the Web
template.
List of characteristics with read mode This attribute contains a list of characteristics
with read mode. You can select a characteristic
(IOBJNM_LIST)
of a structure and activate the read mode for it.
Affected data provider This attribute contains a list of all data
providers to which the navigation block is sent.
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER)
If you filter according to a characteristic and
then activate this attribute, the different data
providers for the Web item are notified. For
further information about this attribute, see
General Attributes [Seite 12].
Table interface class Table interface class
(MODIFY_CLASS) By using the Web design API for tables, you
can adjust the cell content individually in the
navigation block.
See also:
Web Design API for Tables [Seite 277]
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List of navigation block entries Listing the names of characteristics and
(ITEM_NAV_BLOCK_IOBJNM_N) structures enables you to determine which
entries appear in the navigation block, and in
(optional)
which order.
In the WAD, this attribute is
If you do not specify this
displayed using the List of
parameter, all characteristics and
Characteristics with Read Mode
structures in the navigation block
attribute (IOBJNM_LIST).
are displayed.
You can find more information on using the Generic navigation block Web item and its functions
under Generic Navigation Block [Extern].
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Hierarchical Filter Selection
Definition
Web item that creates a hierarchical filter selection from the hierarchy of a characteristic or
structure. The hierarchy nodes appear as menu entries and can be set as a filter.
Use
Using the hierarchical filter selection you can filter a query view by hierarchy nodes.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Web item Hierarchical Filter Selection has the
following attributes:
Attribute Values Description
Reload level dynamically ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Reload from levels underneath
(DYNAMIC) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes the start level.
If this attribute is set, the
levels below the start level
are reloaded dynamically, if
required. Otherwise, they
are not offered.
Characteristic/structure Selection list Select the technical name of
the characteristic/structure.
(IOBJNM)
The hierarchy and structure
nodes are read from the data
provider and can be used as
filter values in the selection.
Hierarchy name Selection list Technical name of the
hierarchy which should be
(HIERARCHY_NAME)
used for filtering nodes. If the
field is blank, the system uses
the hierarchy that is currently
set.
Version Selection list Version of the hierarchy that
should be used for filtering
(HIERARCHY_VERSION)
nodes. If the field is blank, the
current version of the
presentation hierarchy is used.
Key Date Key date for which the
hierarchy is evaluated.
(DATE)
The hierarchy is used as it
existed on the given date. If
this field is blank, the key date
of the query is used.
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You can remove
the key date
using the Delete
Date pushbutton.
Label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Display the description for the
Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes characteristic.
(SHOW_LABEL)
This attribute allows you to
either show or hide the display
of the characteristic
description.
Drill level Default value: “3” Maximum drill level of the filter
selection (blank= drill level
(DRILL_LEVEL)
corresponding to query
definition)
Affected data provider List of data providers to which
all hierarchy commands are
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
sent.
)
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Filters
Definition
A filter is a Web item that displays the filter values resulting from navigation for a query view in
the Web application.
Use
The Web item Filter displays the filter values that have been generated by navigating in a
query view in a Web application. You also use filters to select individual values.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Filter Web item has the following attributes:
Attributes Description
Display Filter Values The filter value is displayed in accordance with
the setting. If no display is specified for an
PRESENTATION (optional)
index, the index 0 display (no index) is used.
PRESENTATION_N (optional)
'KEY' = key
If this parameter is not specified,
'TEXT' = Descriprtion
the display, which is valid for the
'KEY_TEXT' = Key and description characteristic, is used.
'TEXT_KEY' = Description and key
List of characteristics List of characteristics with display
(ITEM_LIST)
Maximum filter value length You specify the number of characters,
(FILTER_VALUE_LENGTH) according to which a filter value is indicated, by
“...”.
Default value: 0
If you keep the value as 0
(default), the complete filter value
is displayed.
Only display values When you activate this attribute, the filter
values are displayed without any labeling, and
(ONLY_VALUES)
the formatting is separated using semi-colons.
"X" = Yes, " " = No
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List characteristics and structures Listing the names of characteristics and
(ITEM_FILTER_IOBJNM_N) structures enables you to determine which
entries appear in the filter and in which order.
(optional)
Only those entries for which a filter value exists
are displayed. The remaining entries are
skipped over.
This attribute is displayed in the
Web Application Designer in the
attribute list of the characteristic
If you do not specify this
(ITEM_LIST).
parameter, all the characteristics
and structures that are filtered are
displayed.
If you combine ONLY_VALUES=X and ITEM_FILTER_IOBJNM=MyInfoObject, it is possible to
identify a single filter value in the Web template. This is also useful in headers, for example.
Displaying filter values for the characteristic Calendar year without formatting
ITEM :Filter
Input field for filtering according to Calendar year with preassigned dynamic
filters (only works with single value filters)
" method="post">
Calendar year:
ITEM :Filter
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Label
Definition
The Web item Label allows you to display the descriptions of characteristics, attributes, or
structural components. You can also create a link to the context menu of these characteristics,
attributes, or structural components.
Use
This Web item, together with the Web items Dropdown-Box [Seite 24] and Radio Button-Group
[Seite 27], can be used for configuring a comfortable cockpit. You can create navigation blocks by
putting different labels for characteristics and structural components into a table.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Label Web item has the following attributes:
Attribute Description
Context menu (CONTEXT_MENU) If this attribute is activated, a link to the context
menu of the characteristic or the structural
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
component is displayed in the description of
the characteristic.
Characteristics / structure (IOBJNM) Name of the characteristic/structure
Specify the technical name of the characteristic
(for example, 0COUNTRY) or the structure (25
characters)
The technical name of the characteristic is
stored in the query definition. In the BEx
toolbar, choose Change Query View →
Change Query (Local View) or (Global View) →
. The technical names of the characteristics
are displayed.
Structural component Structural component whose text or context
(STRUCTURE_MEMBER) menu is displayed.
Attribute name (ATTRINM) Technical name of the attribute whose header
is to be displayed as a label.
Only display values Unformatted display
(ONLY_VALUES) Only the link to the context menu is generated.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No If this attribute is activated, only the link to the
context menu is displayed. The label is
displayed without formatting. You can
determine in the Web template how you would
like to put the link underneath.
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If you would like to add a label for a structural component in your Web application,
then you have to enter the technical name of the structure under InfoObject and
enter the filter value of the structure under Structural Component
(STRUCTURE_MEMBER). The correct values are determined as follows:
a. Execute a Web application that contains the structural component.
b. Filter according to the structural component in question: Choose Keep as filter value in
the context menu of the structural component.
c. Copy the parameter value FILTER_IOBJNM from the URL into the clipboard.
d. Choose the attribute in the Web Application Designer and enter the value that was saved
in the clipboard.
e. Copy the parameter value FILTER_VALUE from the URL into the clipboard.
f. Choose the attribute Structural component from the Web item Label in the Web
Application Designer and enter the value that was saved in the clipboard.
g. Save your entries.
You can find more information on using the Label Web item and its functionality under Context
Menu Functions [Extern].
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Text Elements
Definition
Web item that displays the text elements for a query view in a Web application.
Use
The Web item Text Element provides information on the query, on which the query view, and
therefore the Web application, is based. You can also select text elements individually.
Structure
The text elements are similar to the text elements in the BEx Analyzer and are made up of the
following parts:
• general text elements:
− technical name of the query (REPTNAME)
− description of the query (REPTXTLG)
− InfoProvider (INFOCUBE)
− key date for the query (SRDATE)
− validity of the data (date and time) (ROLLUPTIME)
− the person who wrote the query (AUTHOR)
− the last time the query was changed (date and time) (MODTIME)
− the last person to make changes to the query (MODUSER)
− current user (SYUSER)
− the last time the query was refreshed (date and time) (SYUZEIT)
• Variables
• static filter values
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Text Elements Web item has the following
attributes:
Attributes Description
Display general text elements If you activate this attribute, the common text
(SHOW_COMMON_ELEMENTS) elements are displayed.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Display static filter values If you activate this attribute, the filter values
(SHOW_FILTERS) that you determined in the filter area of the
query definition are displayed.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Display variable values If you activate this attribute, the variable values
(SHOW_VARIABLES) for the query (on which the Web application is
based) are displayed.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
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List of text elements (ELEMENT_NAME_N) By listing the text element names in
combination with their type
ELEMENT_TYPE_N, you are able to
determine which entries appear as text items
and the order in which they appear. With
general text elements the name corresponds to
one of the values listed above (under General
Text Items). With variables the name
corresponds to the variable name, and with
filters the name corresponds to the name of the
characteristic.
If you do not specify this parameter, all the
filtered characteristics and filtered
structures are displayed.
List of the types of text elements See above: List of Text Elements
(ELEMENT_TYPE_N)
COMMON = General text element
FILTER = Static filter value
Both attributes, List of Text VARIABLE = Variable value
Elements (ELEMENT_NAME_N)
VARIABLE_KEY = Key for variable value
and List of Text Element Types
(ELEMENT_TYPE_N), are
addressed in the Web Application
Designer in the Element List
(ITEM_LIST) attribute that lies
below.
List of elements This attribute contains a list of text elements
with type and name. You can choose the type
(ITEM_LIST)
of text element from the list or enter the name
of the item manually.
Only display values If you activate this attribute, the values for the
text elements are displayed without any
(ONLY_VALUES)
labeling, and the formatting is separated by
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No semi-colons.
The combination of ONLY_VALUES=X, ITEM_TYPE =COMMON, and
ITEM_NAME=REPTXTLG, makes it possible to access a text element directly in the Web
template, here for example, the query name. The name is used in a title, for example.
Display of validity of data, filter value for cost center and values for 2
variables
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List of Exceptions
Definition
A Web item that lists the existing exceptions and their status (active/not active) for a stored query
view in the Web application.
Use
The List of Exceptions Web item displays the status of the exceptions for a stored query view
in the Web application, in the form of a table. For each exception, the status of the exception
(active/not active) is also displayed. You can activate or deactivate the exceptions by clicking on
the symbol.
Structure
The Web item List of Exceptions has only general attributes.
See General Attributes [Seite 12]
You can find more information on using exceptions under Exception Reporting [Extern].
You can find more information on using the List of Exceptions Web item and its functions under
Context Menu Functions [Extern] and List of Exceptions [Extern].
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List of Conditions
Definition
A Web item that displays all of the existing conditions and their status (active/not applicable/not
used) for a stored query view in the Web application.
Use
The List of Conditions Web item displays the status of conditions for a stored query view in the
Web application, in the form of a table. All of the conditions that can be applied to the current
navigation status for the query view are listed. The status of the condition is displayed for every
condition (active/not applicable/not used). You use the symbol to activate/deactivate the
conditions.
You can find additional information on navigation options in the list of conditions under List of
Conditions [Extern].
Structure
The Web item List of Conditions only has general attributes.
See General Attributes [Seite 12].
Also see:
You can find additional information about the scope of functions of conditions under Conditions
[Extern].
You can find additional information about the usability and status descriptions of conditions under
Using Conditions [Extern].
You can find more information on using the List of Conditions Web item and its functions under
List of Conditions [Extern].
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Alert Monitor
Definition
A Web item that the query views display as a list or a hierarchy in a Web application. These query
views were found during background processing by the Reporting Agent [Extern].
Use
With the help of the Alert Monitor Web item, you can go to the query views generated in the
Exception Reporting [Extern] and Reporting Agent processes and see at a glance any noticeable,
deviating key figures from defined threshold values. You can also set filters.
Since there is only one data source for the Alert Monitor, there is no need to set up
the Alert Monitor Web item as a separate data provider. The Alert Monitor Web item
generates a suitable data provider for itself and transfers the filter operations to this
data provider automatically.
Structure
In addition to its general attributes [Seite 12], the Alert Monitor Web item has the following
attributes:
Attributes Description
Query (FILTER_QUERY) You can use this attribute to filter according to
entries that come under a specific query. If you
do not specify a query, no filter applies.
Display minimal view list (MINIMAL_VIEW) When you go to the detail view, only the key
figure columns are displayed for which
(optional) exceptions can arise.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No If you do not specify the parameter, the key
figures are shown as scheduled.
InfoCube (FILTER_INFOCUBE) You can use this attribute to filter according to
entries that come under a specific InfoCube. If
you do not specify an InfoCube, no filter
applies.
InfoArea (FILTER_INFOAREA) You can use this attribute to filter according to
entries that come under a specific InfoArea. If
you do not specify an InfoArea, no filter
applies.
Red entries (FILTER_RED) If you activate this attribute, you see the rows
with at least one red entry.
"X" = Yes, " " = No
Yellow entries (FILTER_YELLOW) If you activate this attribute, you see the rows
with at least one yellow entry.
"X" = Yes, " " = No
Green entries (FILTER_GREEN) If you activate this attribute, you see the rows
with at least one green entry.
"X" = Yes, " " = No
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Do not display number of alerts You can use this attribute to determine that the
(SUPPRESS_NUMBERS) number of alerts not be displayed in the alert
monitor. Only the current alert symbol is
"X" = Yes, " " = No
shown.
Display highest alert level Instead of displaying red, yellow, and green
(DISPLAY_MAX_LEVEL) entries with their frequency for each query
view, you can display just the entry with the
"X" = Yes, " " = No
highest alert level. This may make the display
easier to study.
Number of rows in table (BLOCK_SIZE) Number of rows displayed at once in the table.
Default value: 10 With the help of this attribute, you can
determine the number of entries you want to
display at the same time.
We recommend that you restrict
the number of entries, especially
when the number of alerts is high.
If you set the value to 0, all
entries are displayed.
If there are more rows with alerts,
an index is added for you to scroll
down.
Display as hierarchy (HIERARCHY) If you activate this attribute, the alerts are
displayed in a hierarchy, starting with the level
"X" = Yes, " " = No
of InfoArea, InfoProvider, and query, and going
up to the individual query views. If you
deactivate this attribute, the alerts are
displayed as a flat list. This means only the
query views are displayed (no InfoAreas,
InfoProviders, or queries).
Template for display Web template upon which the detail view
display is based.
(TARGET_TEMPLATE_ID)
(optional)
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List display This setting only affects the non-hierarchical
display. You can set the criteria according to
(LIST_FOCUS_LEVEL)
which alerts are to be displayed. You can
choose from the following types:
• VIEW: Navigational state
• CELL: Individual Cells
• EXCEPTIONS: Exceptions
• INFOAREA: InfoArea
• InfoCube: INFOCUBE
• QUERY: Query
Only lines of this type are displayed according
to the selection.
List of columns with labels You can structure the columns however you
want and display headers for the individual
(COLUMN_LIST)
columns. Under Column Name, choose the
type of column and enter the desired column
heading for each.
The following column types are available:
• TEXT: Text
• ACTION: Action
• VALUE: Value with individual cells
• DOCUMENT: Document display
• MAX_LEVEL: Display greatest alert level
• RED: Number of red exceptions
• YELLOW: Number of yellow exceptions
• GREEN: Number of green exceptions
• DATE: Creation date
• TIME: Creation time
In the Reporting Agent you can make a setting
so that the alert monitor entries are given a
URL. To do this you need to maintain an entry
in the Action (ACTION) column here. You can
find more information under Editing Follow-Up
Actions: Alert Monitor Entry [Extern].
This attribute compounds the
attributes COLUMN_NAME and
COLUMN_CAPTION.
Display column captions If you do not activate this attribute, then the
column headings are not displayed.
(DISPLAY_COLUMN_CAPTION)
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
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Display toolbar If this attribute is specified, then the user can
control the attributes FILTER_RED,
(DISPLAY_TOOLBAR)
FILTER_YELLOW, FILTER_GREEN,
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No HIERARCHY, and LIST_FOCUS_LEVEL using
a toolbar.
Display Data Provider The detail view for an entry can also be
displayed in the same Web template. To do
(DISPLAY_DATA_PROVIDER) this, the logical name of the DataProvider to be
(optional) used for the display must be specified. The
Web items that retrieve your data from this
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No DataProvider display the detail view for the
Alert Monitor entry automatically.
In addition, you can use the following attribute, which is not available to you in the Web
Application Designer, which, however, can be inserted using the HTML view of the Web template.
Attribute Description
Detail frame (TARGET_FRAME) Name of the frame for the detail view
If you do not specify a detail frame, the detail
view is displayed using pure HTML in the same
window and opens a separate window using
activated Java Script.
The parameters JUMP_WBID and JUMP_PAGEID used in BW 2.x are still
supported. However, we recommend that you no longer use these.
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Role Menu
Definition
The Role Menu Web item displays user favorites and/or roles in a tree.
Prerequisites
You have maintained roles and assigned them to the users. You can find more information under
Users and Roles (BC-SEC-USR) [Extern] and under Setting Up Authorizations with Role
Maintenance [Extern].
Use
You can restrict the role menu to user favorites and roles or to a particular role. No menu entries
are shown if the user is not assigned to this particular role. You can filter the menu entries
according to various categories. A menu entry is a URL in a BEx Web application, for example.
You can use the attribute TARGET to define in which window the URL is executed.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Role Menu Web item has the following attributes:
Attributes Description
List of Roles • Restriction to favorites and/or specific
roles
(ROLE_1, ROLE_2, ROLE_...)
• If no entry is made, the assigned roles
and favorites of the user are displayed.
• The favorites can be displayed with
ROLE=SAP_BW_FAVORITES_ (with
two ‘_’ between SAP_BW and
FAVORITES_). Do so by selecting the
entry Own Favorites from the list.
• If you want to restrict the display to
specific roles, choose these roles from
the list.
• You can also use multiple selection of
roles to display individual roles within a
collective role using the Role Menu Web
item. However, the collective roles are
not available as F4 help.
Number of levels. Number of levels that are initially read.
(LEVEL) The role menu is initially loaded with the
specified levels. Further levels are read
‘0’ = all levels
dynamically by expanding folders. All levels are
read for LEVEL=0.
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Filters Filter menu entries according to type
(FILTER) You can filter according to the following types
or type combinations.
• 'U' = URLs
• 'P ' = Web templates
• ‘Y’ = Queries
• 'R ' = Crystal Reports
All entries for these types are displayed when a
filter is not specified.
For example, the filter ‘UP’ shows
all URLs and Web templates with
reference to ROLE.
Name of Target Frame Name of the frame for executing menu
entries.
(TARGET)
The URL is executed in the specified frame
behind a menu entry.
Scroll Bar Display Scrollbar display
(SCROLL_STYLE) Scrollbars are displayed either dependently on
the size of the contents (Auto) or independently
“Auto” = Automatic (when needed)
of the size, either always (Yes) or never (No).
“Yes” = Scrollbar always displayed
“No” = Scrollbars never displayed
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Display with IFrame Display as IFrame
(IFRAME) You can display the Role Menu Web item in an
Iframe (a frame imbedded in HTML) or in a
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
frameset. On the one hand, the combination
from other Web items with the Role Menu Web
item is possible for an IFrame. On the other
hand, Netscape 4.7 and PDAs do not support
IFrames. Only the Role Menu Web item is
displayed for the Frameset. The other Web
items are ignored.
The advantage of IFrames is that they allow
you to structure the HTML page for the role
menu freely, for example, with text, logos, or
other Web items. The role menu in the frame
set is created generically and cannot be
changed externally.
If a role menu is called up with
IFrame on Netscape 4.7 or on a
PDA, the IFrame is ignored and a
frameset is automatically sent to
the Web browser.
Display with Frame around IFrame Displaying the frame around the IFrame
(IFRAME_STYLE) A frame border is displayed around the IFrame.
The proposed value is ‘ ‘ = No.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
User and logo display User and logo display
(DISPLAY_USER) Above the role menu, the user name is
displayed along with a logo.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
Logo Icon Path Path of the logo icon
(ICON_LOGO) The path of the icon in the MIME repository
that is displayed as a logo. You can only use
this attribute in the context of DISPLAY_USER.
For example: ‘Bex/Icons/s_logo.gif’
Logo Height in Dots Logo height in dots
(HEIGHT_LOGO) You can use this attribute to individually adjust
the height of your logo. It particularly makes
sense to set this attribute when you have
specified your own logo using the attribute
Logo Icon Path (ICON_LOGO), and where the
height of this logo does not match the default
SAP logo height.
Hierarchy display with colors Each hierarchy level is displayed with a
different color.
(HIERARCHY_COLOR)
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
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First level not displayed The entries in the second hierarchy level are
displayed.
(HIDE_FIRST_LEVEL)
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Display with icons The entries in the role menu are each given an
appropriate icon, regardless of the type.
(DIFF_ICONS)
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
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Ticker
Definition
The Web item Ticker enables you to display the content of a table as a ticker.
Use
To use the ticker, you need a Web browser that enables JavaScript.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Role Menu Web item has the following attributes:
Attributes Description
Create invisible form Create invisible form.
(ONLY_VALUES) You can create an invisible form so that you
can further process the ticker text.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Separator Separator between two ticker rows.
(SEPARATOR) Separators are added when the data for a new
data row is displayed.
Speed in milliseconds. Time in milliseconds until the ticker moves
again.
(SPEED)
Default value: 200
Width of the ticket text in characters Width of the ticket text in characters.
(TICKER_SIZE)
Default value: 60
Place title at start of ticker text Place title at start of ticker text.
(USE_CAPTION)
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
Delay in milliseconds Delay in milliseconds until the ticker starts run.
(DELAY)
Default value: 3000
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Maps
Purpose
Many characteristics in the Business Information Warehouse, for example, customer, sales
region, and country, contain important geographical characteristics. The geographical information
can be evaluated in a map together with the business-orientated, relevant key figures.
Use maps to visualize business-oriented connections and distributions. You can clearly display
specific key figures as color shading, pie charts, or bar charts for a country, a region, or a city.
You have the option to change the view of a map in which you either zoom in to display a detailed
view or zoom out for an overall view. In this way, it becomes easier to view, for example, the
sales analysis of a specific product that refers to a specific region or a country You can recognize
the potential or dangers of a market all at a glance.
Integration
Maps help you with reporting geo-relevant data. By using the map Web item, you determine a
geographical display in the BEx Web Application Designer for your business-oriented data for the
Web application.
Geo-relevant InfoObjects are stored and maintained in the Metadata Repository. The master
data for geo-InfoObjects is equipped with geo-attributes. Assigning the range of geographic to
business-oriented data (mapping/geocoding) using an external tool: ArcView from ESRI
(Environmental Systems Research Institute).
Features
With maps you prepare and evaluate data of a geographical nature (characteristics such as
customer, sales region, and country, for example). The geo-relevant data is displayed graphically
on a map. Using enhanced navigation options (“geographical drilldown”), regional information can
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be evaluated more easily at different levels of detail. A map shows the spatial proximity of places
and regions, allowing geographical connections to be more clearly represented.
Process Flow
The following graphic illustrates the geographic evaluation of data run by the system:
Business Explorer
Browser
Browser
Analyzer
Analyzer
Grid Data
Grid Data Map Data
Map Data
API
BW Server
OLAP Processor
OLAP Processor
Administrator Meta Data
Meta InfoCubes
InfoCubes
Repository
Repository
Workbench Master Data
Data
Geo
GIS Staging Engine
Staging Engine Coordinates
InfoObject
Geo
Coding
BAPI
...
1. In the InfoObject maintenance, flag the geo-relevant characteristics (country, for example)
that you want to use as geo-characteristics.
2. You load the corresponding shapefiles [Extern] into the BW system. You maintain the
assignment of shape file and master data (mapping between geo-characteristic and shape
file). See SAPBWKEY Maintenance for Static Geo-Characteristics [Extern]
If you want to use the maps to report on geo-characteristics that show information in point
form (customer, plant, sales office, for example) you have to geocode these characteristics.
See Geocoding [Extern].
3. In the BEx Web Application Designer you include a map in your Web application and connect
these with a data source and a previously-defined query. By using these attributes, you
determine the map display and the business-oriented data.
Finally, you publish the application on the Web. You navigate in the map to report further
on the geo-relevant data.
See also:
Additional Cartographic Information [Extern]
Displaying Additional Cartographic Information [Extern]
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Map Attributes
Definition
The Map Web item consists of the objects Map and Map Layer. They are used to display
business data geographically.
Use
You use the Map object to define a map’s basic display.
The Map Layer object is used to define the different map layers. Map layers are components, with
which you construct a map.
Attributes control how a map and its layers are displayed in the Web application.
You can find information about layer attributes under Attributes for Map Layers [Seite 63].
The following section describes the attributes for the Map object.
Structure
The Map object has two kinds of attributes, as do all Web items:
...
1. General attributes that are fundamental to all display types.
The general attributes for the Map object are the same as the general attributes [Seite 12]
for all Web items. The Map object has a few additional general attributes. In the Web
Application Designer, you can find the general attributes in the Properties window, on the
Web Item → General tab page.
2. Special attributes which are particular to the individual Web item.
In the Web Application Designer, you can find the special attributes in the Properties
window, on the Web Item → Special tab page.
General Attributes
Attribute Values Description
Caption (CAPTION) Title of the map
Generate caption • ‘X’ = Yes Setting the indicator
automatically generates a title
(GENERATE_CAPTION) • ‘ ’ = No for the map in accordance with
Default setting ‘X’ = Yes "SAPBEXTableCaption".
Width Entry in pixels Width of the map and legend
in pixels
(WIDTH) Default setting “300”
Height of map in pixels Entry in pixels Height of the map in pixels
taking geographical relation
(HEIGHT) Default setting “300”
into consideration
Calculate map height • ‘X’ = Yes Ignores the height set
automatically manually (map height
• ‘ ’ = No attribute) and calculates the
(IGNORE_HEIGHT)
Default setting ‘X’ = Yes height automatically using the
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height/width relationship in the
underlying map.
Border style • With border Type of border drawn around
(BORDER_STYLE) object.
• Without border
• For form
Default setting “No borders”
Closed • ‘X’ = Yes If you set this indicator, the
map is collapsed when the
(CLOSED) • ‘ ’ = No Web application is opened.
Default setting ‘ ’ = No
Hide object • ‘X’ = Yes If the indicator is set, neither
the map nor the title is
(HIDDEN) • ‘ ’ = No displayed in the Web
Default setting ‘ ’ = No application.
Objects with navigation links • ‘X’ = Yes When the indicator is set, an
image map is generated for
(GENERATE_LINKS) • ‘ ’ = No the map which enables
Default setting ‘X’ = Yes navigation within it. At the
same time, the corresponding
attributes of all the levels
belonging to the map are also
set to ‘X’ = Yes.
Special Attributes
Attribute Values Description
Map layers This attribute defines the layers
and the number of layers on which
(LAYERS)
your map is structured. See
Attributes for Map Levels [Seite
63].
AXL file (cartography) Name of AXL file for cartography
description (stored in directory for
(CART_AXL_NAME)
shape files)
Cartography information on/off • ‘X’ = Yes With this attribute you can specify
whether additional cartography
(CART_AXL_VISIBLE) • ‘ ’ = No information, which you described
Default setting ‘ ’ = No in an AXL file, needs to be
displayed. See…
Geo-functions • Do not display Position of the geographic function
bar in relation to the map.
(GEO_FUNCTIONS_POS) • Top
• Bottom
• Left
• Right
Default setting: "Do not
display"
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Advanced geo-function bar • ‘X’ = Yes Enhancement of the geo-function
bar for executing interactive
(GEO_FUNCTIONS_ADVANCED) • ‘ ’ = No functions on the map itself.
Default setting ‘ ’ = No
The advanced geo-
function bar is
supported by Web
browsers from
Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.0 and
Netscape 6.2 and
higher
You determine the position of the
advanced geo-function bar using
the Geo-functions
(GEO_FUNCTIONS_POS)
attribute. If you do not select the
Advanced Geo-function Bar
(GEO_FUNCTIONS_ADVANCED)
attribute, the basic geo-function
bar is displayed for the Geo-
functions
(GEO_FUNCTIONS_POS)
attribute, corresponding to the
value you selected.
See also:
Functions of the Advanced Geo-
Function Bar [Extern]
Position of legend • Left of the map Position of the legend in relation to
the map.
(LEGEND_POSITION) • Right of the map
• No legend
Default setting "Right of the
map"
Size of legend Entry in pixels Size of the legend in pixels
(LEGEND_SIZE) Default setting “150”
Extent of the map • Data with Specifies which areas of a map
geography are displayed in the Web
(MAP_EXTENT)
application. This depends on the
• Data only data stored in the application.
• Data and complete “Data with geography”, the default
geography setting, allows you to display data
available taking the corresponding
Default setting: “Data with geographic context into account.
geography”
Map background transparent • ‘X’ = Yes If you set this indicator, the "Map
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(CART_COLOR_TRANSPARENT) • ‘ ’ = No background color" attribute is
ignored and the background
Default setting ‘X’ = Yes appears as transparent in the Web
application.
Background color Color value Background color of the map.
(CART_BACKGROUND_COLOR) You select the color values in a
color selection dialog.
Fill color (no data) Color value Fill color of a region if it is not
stored with data.
(CART_FILL_COLOR)
You select the color values in a
color selection dialog.
Map outline color Color value Color of the map outline.
(CART_OUTLINE_COLOR) You select the color values in a
color selection dialog.
Map outline width Entry in pixels Width of the map outline in pixels.
(CART_OUTLINE_WIDTH) Default setting “1”
Projection No projection = ‚NONE’ Projection used in map
(PROJECTION) Flat projection = ‚FLAT’
Mercator projection =
‘MERC’
You can find more information on using the Map Web item and its functions under Navigating in
Maps [Extern].
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Attributes for Map Layers
Definition
Objects that define the different layers in a map.
Use
The layers of a map contain different geographic and business information. The individual layers
are laid over one another in the Web application and, in this way, make up the overall view of the
map. You can show or hide individual layers and change the information contained in a map.
For each map layer, you must define how the data is displayed in this layer. Do this by selecting a
Map Renderer [Seite 88].
Structure
The Map Layer object has two kinds of attributes, as do all other Web items:
...
1. General attributes that are fundamental to all display types.
The general attributes for the Map Layer object are the same as the general attributes for
all Web items. In the Web Application Designer, you can find the general attributes in the
Properties window, on the Web item → General tab page.
See General Attributes [Seite 12]
2. Special attributes that vary according to the selected map renderer.
Special attributes appear in the Web Application Designer depending on the map renderer,
in the Web item → Special tabpage.
You can select the map renderer from the selection list of the Renderer for a Map
on the Web Item → Special tabpage.
You can find additional information about the special attributes for the individual map
renderer under
Special Attributes for Color Shading [Seite 65]
Special Attributes for Bar Charts [Seite 67]
Special Attributes for Pie Charts [Seite 69]
Special Attributes for Pie Charts (split) [Seite 71]
Special Attributes for Dot Densities [Seite 72]
Special Attributes for Symbol [Seite 74]
Special Attributes for Symbol (Size-dependent) [Seite 76]
Special Attributes for Symbol (Color-dependent) [Seite 78]
Special Attributes for Line [Seite 80]
Special Attributes for Line (Size-dependent) [Seite 82]
Special Attributes for Lines (Color-dependent) [Seite 84]
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Special Attributes for Color Shading
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
The color shading map renderer allows you to display color classes that correspond to special
value classes.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Number of classes Number of color levels
(variable “n”)
(CLASSES)
Initial color Color value Defines the color of the
symbol that represents the
(COLOR_START)
smallest data value in the
connected data source.
You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
End color Color value Defines the color of the
symbol that represents the
(COLOR_END)
largest data value in the
connected data source.
You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Individual values List Individual values entry for
color and class boundaries.
(CS_DYN)
Color interpolation RGB (Color value) You can determine the color
interpolation method here.
(COLOR_INTERPOLATION) HSB (color area)
Colors between the start and
the end color are interpolated
linearly.
Color (if no data) Color value Defines a color value for filling
all the regions of a map that
(COLOR_NONE)
do not have data in the
connected data source.
You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
color shading.
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Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map →
Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attributes for Bar Charts
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
You can display values in the form of bars with the bar chart map renderer.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Bar height Entry in pixels Defines the maximum height
of a bar in the diagram. This
(BAR_HEIGHT) Default value: “30”
height corresponds to the
largest value of the connected
data source.
Bar width Entry in pixels Defines the width of the bar in
the diagram.
(BAR_WIDTH) Default value: “10”
Individual color values Entry for individual color
values
(COLOR_VALUE)
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
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menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map
→ Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attributes for Pie Charts
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
You can display values in the form of pie charts with the pie chart renderer.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Individual color values Entry for individual color
values
(COLOR_VALUE)
Pie diameter (maximum) Entry in pixels Defines the largest diameter of
a circle in the diagram. This
(PIE_MAX)
diameter is the sum of all the
maximum values displayed in
the Web application.
If you set "circle diameter
(minimum) = circle diameter
(maximum)“, all the circles in
the Web application are
displayed with the same
diameter.
Pie diameter (minimum) Entry in pixels Defines the smallest diameter
of a circle in the diagram. This
(PIE_MIN)
diameter is the sum of all the
minimum values displayed in
the Web application.
If you set "circle diameter
(minimum) = circle diameter
(maximum)“, all the circles in
the Web application are
displayed with the same
diameter.
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
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Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map
→ Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attributes for Pie Charts (split)
Definition
A map renderer, with which you determine how BW data is displayed in a map layer.
Use
You can use the split pie chart renderer to display values in the form of split pie charts. In a split
pie chart, the split occurs automatically if there is a "change of group" (that is from sales for the 1st
quarter of 2001 to the sales for the 2nd quarter of 2001).
Structure
The special attributes of the split pie chart renderer are identical with the special attributes of the
pie chart renderer.
See Special Attributes for the Pie Chart Renderer [Seite 69].
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Special Attributes for Dot Density
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
You can use the dot density renderer to display values in a map using dot densities.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Dot base value Describes the basis value for a
dot (symbol). Example: When
(BASE_VALUE)
choosing the value 1000 for
the BASE_VALUE
(“BASE_VALUE = 1000”),
and the data value for France,
say, is 7400, the system
produces the result
7400/1000= 7.4 (rounded to
7). 7 dots appear in the France
map area, and these dots are
distributed randomly.
Color (COLOR) Color value Dot color (symbols)
The color value is selected via
a color selection dialog box.
Maximum density, per cent Input in percent Defines how dense the points
should be displayed in a
(DENSITY)
region for the largest value of
the connected data source.
The attributes "Value for a
symbol" and "Maximum
density in %" are self-
exclusive and may not be
used at the same time.
Size/Width Entry in pixels Defines the size of the points
(symbols).
(SIZE)
Symbol type “Circle” Defines the symbol with which
the data is displayed in a
(STYLE) “Rectangle”
layer.
“Triangle”
“Cross”
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
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(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No automatic distribution of the
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map →
Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attributes for Symbols
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
You can display values using symbols with the Symbol renderer.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Color Color value Symbol color as RGB value
(VALUE) You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Size/Width Entry in pixels Defines the size of the
symbols that represent the
(SIZE)
data.
Symbol type Circle Defines the symbol with which
the data is displayed in a
(STYLE) Rectangle
layer.
Triangle
Cross
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
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“Filtering for data providers action is to take place when
with click on map” you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map →
Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attributes for Symbol (Size-dependent)
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
You can use the symbol (size-dependent) renderer to display values using size-dependent
symbols. The renderer takes the location and data values for this location into consideration. The
size of the symbols depends on the data.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Number of classes Number of size levels (variable
“n”)
(CLASSES)
Color Color value Symbol color
(COLOR) You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Individual values List Individual values entry for
symbol sizes and class
(SG_SYM_DYN)
boundaries.
Symbol (end size)/ Entry in pixels Defines the symbol size / line
width that represents the
Line (end width)
largest data value in the
(SIZE_END) connected data source.
Symbol (starting size) / Entry in pixels Defines the symbol size / line
width that represents the
Line (starting width)
smallest data value in the
(SIZE_START) connected data source.
Symbol type “Circle” Defines the symbol with which
the data is displayed in a
(Style) “Rectangle”
layer.
“Triangle”
“Cross”
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
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(LABEL) “Text as Label” label the map.
“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map
→ Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attributes for Symbol (Color-dependent)
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
You can display values using color-dependent symbols with the Symbol (color-dependent)
renderer. The renderer takes the location and data values for this location into consideration. The
color of the symbols depends on the data.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Individual values Individual values entry for
color values and class
(CG_SYM_DYN)
boundaries.
Number of classes Number of color levels
(variable “n”)
(CLASSES)
End color Color value Defines the color of the
symbol that represents the
(COLOR_END)
largest data value in the
connected data source.
You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Color interpolation RGB Color interpolation method
(COLOR_INTERPOLATION) HSB Defines the method with which
the color values that are
located between the starting
and end colors are
interpolated. These color
values represent the data that
is located between the
smallest and largest values of
the data source.
Initial color Color value Defines the color of the
symbol that represents the
(COLOR_START)
smallest data value in the
connected data source.
You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Size/Width Entry in pixels Defines the size of the
symbols that represent the
(SIZE)
data.
Symbol type Circle Describes how a symbol is
displayed.
(STYLE) Rectangle
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Triangle
Cross
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map →
Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attribute: Line
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
The Line renderer displays values with a line going from a starting to an end point.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Color Color value Line color.
(COLOR) You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Layer (starting points) Layer for starting points
(FROM_LAYER) Defines the layer on which the
line’s starting points lie.
All starting points must be
located on one layer.
Line type “Continuous” Defines how the lines are
displayed.
(LINE_STYLE) “Dotted”
“Dashed”
Size/Width Entry in pixels Defines the width of the line.
(SIZE)
Layer (end points) Layer for end points
(TO_LAYER) Defines the layer on which the
end points of the lines are
located.
All end points must be located
on one layer.
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS)
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
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“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map →
Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attribute: Line (Size-dependent)
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
You can use the bar chart map renderer to display values in the form of bars.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Number of classes Number of size levels (variable
“n”)
(CLASSES)
Color Color value Line color.
(COLOR) You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Line type “Continuous” Defines how the lines are
displayed.
(LINE_STYLE) “Dotted”
“Dashed”
Individual values Entry of individual values for
line width and class boundary.
(SG_LI_DYN)
Symbol (end width) / line (end Symbol/line end width
width)
(SIZE_END)
Symbol (start width) / line Symbol/Line start width
(start width)
Layer (starting points) Layer for starting points
(FROM_LAYER)
Layer (end points) Layer for end points
(TO_LAYER)
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
“Key as Label”
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Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No-{}- Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map
→ Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level- with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS) level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Special Attributes for Lines (Color-dependent)
Definition
A map renderer with which you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Use
The line (color-dependent) renderer displays values with a line from the starting to the end point.
The data values define the color of a line.
Structure
Attribute Values Description
Individual values Individual values entry for
color values and class
(CG_LI_DYN)
boundaries.
Number of classes Number of color levels
(variable “n”)
(CLASSES)
End color Color value Defines the color of the
symbol that represents the
(COLOR_END)
largest data value in the
connected data source.
You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Color interpolation RGB Defines the method with which
the color values that are
HSB
located between the starting
and end colors are
interpolated. These color
values represent the data that
is located between the
smallest and largest values of
the data source.
Initial color Color value Defines the color of the
symbol that represents the
(COLOR_START)
smallest data value in the
connected data source.
You select the color values in
a color selection dialog.
Line type “Continuous” Defines how the lines are
displayed.
(LINE_STYLE) “Dotted”
“Dashed”
Size/Width Entry in pixels Defines the width of the line.
(SIZE)
Layer (starting points) Layer for starting points
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(FROM_LAYER)
Layer (end points) Layer for end points
(TO_LAYER)
Tooltip for map layer ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute allows you to
display tooltips for the map
(GENERATE_TOOLTIP) Default setting: ‘X’ = Yes
layer.
Generate class boundaries ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No This attribute enables better
automatic distribution of the
(GENERATE_BREAKS) Default setting: ‘ ‘ = No
color shading.
Map Layer Label “No Label” This attribute allows you to
label the map.
(LABEL) “Text as Label”
“Key as Label”
Default setting: “No Label”
Highlight label ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Highlight map layer label
(HIGHLIGHT_LABEL)
Affected data provider List List of data providers to which
all commands of the map layer
(TARGET_DATA_PROVIDER
are sent.
)
Map interaction control “Normal context menu with How the map interaction
click on map” appears. You can use this
(IMAGEMAP_PATTERN)
attribute to determine which
“Filtering for data providers
action is to take place when
with click on map”
you click on the map, as an
alternative to the context
menu.
You can find additional
information about this attribute
in the WEB API Reference,
section Web Item → Map
→ Map Layer.
Ignore exceptions when ‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No Exceptions that are activated
displaying the map level with the basic data provider
are not displayed in the map
(IGNORE_EXCEPTIONS)
level.
See Display of Exceptions for
Maps and Charts [Extern].
Attribute to be displayed in the Name of the characteristic
map attribute, the value of which is
to be displayed on the map.
(ATTRINM)
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Array Attributes
Use
There are certain map attributes that are known as array attributes. You can recognize these
attributes by the suffix “(n)” (see Attributes for Maps [Seite 59] andAttributes for Map Layers
[Seite 63]).
This section describes the function of array attributes.
The following are array attributes:
• Symbol size (n)
• Class boundary (n)
• Color value (n)
• Line width (n)
• Bar Color (n)
• Segment color (n)
The variable n is the number of classes. You can set this variable with the attribute
class number
Example
Use the above attributes to change the default settings in the system. The default settings provide
a linear calculation of the interim values for each class.
For example: symbol size (n)
If the attribute symbol size (n) is not set, the size of the symbols displayed in a map, starting with
starting value A and ending with end value B, are distributed linearly across the number of
classes. If you have for example 4 classes, a starting size of 8 and an end size of 20 points, you
would get the following values for the individual class sizes:
• Class 1 -8 points
• Class 2 -12 points
• Class 3 -16 points
• Class 4 -20 points
You can adjust this automatic assignment by manually setting the values for the attribute symbol
size (n), for example, in the following way:
• Class 1 -8 points
• Class 2 -10 points
• Class 3 -12 points
• Class 4 -20 points
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The attributes symbol size (n), color value (n) and line width (n) are always bound to
the attribute class boundary (n). That is, when you set one of these attributes, you
also need to set a value for the corresponding class boundary.
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Map Renderer
Definition
With a map renderer, you determine how BW data is displayed on a map layer.
Structure
There are 11 different map renderers in the BEx Web Application Designer. These renderers are
divided into three different classes:
Class 1: Renderers that relate to polygonal areas (static geo-characteristics). They display the
following:
• Color shading (COLORSHADING or CS)
• Bar charts (BAR)
• Pie charts (PIE)
• Pie charts (divided) (SPLITPIE)
• Pixel density (DOTDENSITY or D_DENSITY)
For these renderers, the static geo-characteristic must appear in the related data provider
in the rows and the values to be displayed in the renderer must be in the columns. You can
use hierarchies in both cases. You cannot have any other characteristic other than the geo-
characteristic, or any key figure in the rows. You can use several characteristics or key
figures in the columns.
Class 2: Renderers that relate to locations (dynamic geo-characteristics). They display the
following:
• Symbol (SYMBOL)
• Symbol (size-dependent) (SIZEGRADUATEDSYMBOL or SG_SYMBOL)
• Symbol (color-dependent) (COLORGRADUATEDSYMBOL or CG_SYMBOL)
• Bar charts (BAR)
• Pie charts (PIE)
• Pie charts (divided) (SPLITPIE)
For these renderers the dynamic geo-characteristic must appear in the data provider
belonging to it in the rows. You must have also selected the Longitude and Latitude display
attributes to be displayed. You cannot have any other characteristics or key figures in the
rows. Only the first column is considered by the symbol renderers. The renderers bar
chart, pie chart and pie chart (divided) consider all columns.
Class 3: Renderers that display relationships between locations (dynamic geo-characteristics):
• Line (LINE)
• Line (size-dependent) (SIZEGRADUATEDLINE or SG_LINE)
• Line (color-dependent) (COLORGRADUATEDLINE or CG_LINE)
It is important to have at least three map layers for these renderers. You define Start Point
in one map layer and the End Point in another map layer. The prerequisites described in
class 2 are also valid for both of these map layers. The third map layer contains the
relationship between the dynamic geo-characteristics Start Point and End Point, that is,
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both characteristics must be in the rows. The same prerequisites are valid for the columns
as described in class 2.
For those map renderers that have a long technical name, you can specify a
shorter, alternative name (for example, COLORGRADUATEDLINE or CG_LINE).
Both variations are supported.
Integration
So that you can present the BW business data on individual map layers graphically, you have to
assign a map renderer to each map layer in the BEx Web Application Designer and determine
the properties for this renderer.
Example of a Renderer in Class 3
Map layer query view that describes the relationship
Sales Office Sales Representative Sales
A 1 100 $
A 2 150 $
A 3 120 $
B 11 90 $
B 12 80 $
Map layer query view that describes the start point
Sales Office Longitude Latitude # Employees
A 2.3 3.4 120
A 2.3 3.4 15
A 2.3 3.4 120
B -3.5 -2.0 87
B -3.5 -2.0 80
Map layer query view that describes the end point
Sales Longitude Latitude # Customers
Representative
1 2.8 4.7 12
2 2.6 5.7 11
3 2.4 6.7 13
11 -3.8 -1.2 23
12 -3.4 -1.8 21
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Single Document
Definition
Web item allowing you to display single documents that you created in the Administrator
Workbench or in master data maintenance for master data in the Web application.
Use
You can create the documents in different formats and versions (see Documents [Extern]). You
can add several documents such as route directions and a picture of the local office for each
value of a characteristic, such as Business Partner. You can use the document type attribute to
decide which document you want to display in the Web application.
Structure
As well as its general attributes [Seite 12], the Web item Single Document has the following
specific attributes:
Attributes Description
Document class (DOCUMENT CLASS) Document class for which documents are
displayed (master data or InfoProvider data).
‘MAST’ = master data (default setting)
• If you choose ‘MAST’ = master data, you
‘TRAN’ = InfoProvider data have to specify a characteristic. The
documents for the values of this
characteristic are then displayed in the
Web item.
• If you choose ‘TRAN’ = InfoProvider
data, the document that is relevant for
the current navigational state is
displayed in the Web item. This is
worthwhile, for example, if you have
created a document (a report on the
business area) for all combinations of
month and business area and both of
these characteristics are contained in the
filter. The document is then always
displayed in the Web item for the
selected business area and month.
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Document type (WWW_DOC_TYPE) You can specify a type of document here. Only
documents of this type are then displayed.
You can display several documents for the
values of a characteristic at the same time in a
Web application.
For example, for the characteristic
Customer, you can display a logo
(in a Web item of the document
type LOGO)and a sketch with
directions (in a Web item of the
document type MAP
If you create a new document or change an
existing document, you can maintain the
document type for this document. The various
document types for the existing document are
offered for you to choose from in the Web item.
If you do not make any entries
here, the system assumes that
only one document is suitable for
the Web item.
If this is not the case you get a
message
− That no document was found or
− That the document is not unique (there
is more than one)
Characteristic (IOBJNM) Characteristic for which master data
documents are displayed
You need to select a
characteristic in this attribute
when you have chosen in the
attribute Document Class
(DOCUMENT_CLASS) the entry
‘MAST’ = master data:
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Display frame (TARGET_FRAME) HTML frame for displaying the document
(IFrames are possible).
If you are working with frames in your Web
application (including internal frames, or
IFrames), you can divert the document output
into a different frame instead of displaying it in
the Web item itself. This is useful for
documents that you cannot display in the Web
item itself, such as Microsoft Word and PDF
documents, but which you want to display
immediately.
We recommend that you do not
create a title for the Single
Document Web item if you want
to display the document in a
different frame.
At the moment, you can display the following types
of files [Extern] in the Web item itself:
• Images: image/jpeg, image/gif
• Text: text/plain
• Html: text/ html
Nesting depth of frame This attribute specifies how many levels in the
frame hierarchy have to be skipped to reach
(TARGET_FRAME_LEVEL) the display frame. Setting this attribute is
Default setting “0” particularly worthwhile when you are working
with framesets.
• With the default setting “0”, the display
frames are addressed on the same
HTML page.
• With the setting “1”, frames are
addressed that are defined on the same
hierarchy level on which the frame that
contains the current HTML page is also
defined .
Display in same browser window You can define if the single document is
(IS_INPLACE) displayed
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No • In the Web application (‘X’) or
• As a link that the document calls up in a
separate browser window (‘ ‘)
.
This attribute is interpreted only if the attribute
TARGET_FRAME is empty.
You can only display documents in the same
browser window (‘X’) for file types specified in
the attribute TARGET_FRAME. The other file
types are always displayed as a link.
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Links to document display You can use this attribute to determine whether
(LINK_TO_BROWSER) you can link from the document to the general
document display.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
If the value is set to X, clicking on the picture
displays all documents for the currently filtered
characteristic value (or all documents for the
characteristic master data, if no value is in the
filter) in a separate browser window.
This attribute is interpreted only if the attribute
TARGET_FRAME remains empty.
Default picture (DEFAULT_PICTURE_URL) Absolute or relative URL for a picture. This
picture is displayed in a Web item if no
document has been found, or if the document
is not consistent. Pictures from the MIME
Repository can be selected here using a
relative address.
You can find more information on using the Single Document Web item and its functionality under
Using Documents in Web Applications [Extern].
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List of Documents
Definition
Web item that displays a list of documents in the Web application. You can also create new
documents [Extern] yourself in the Web application.
Use
The Web item List of Documents enables you to call or create context-sensitive information about
the transaction data used in the Web application. If you navigate in the Web application and, for
example, restrict a characteristic to a certain characteristic value, the list of documents is
automatically adjusted. This means that only the documents that are relevant for the restricted
navigation status appear.
The documents for the characteristics that were set as the Document Properties in
the Administrator Workbench appear automatically in the list.
Structure
The Web item List of Documents has the following structure:
• Functions
You can also:
− Create a New Document [Extern]
− Set whether or not the characteristics of the documents are to be displayed
− Define whether the selection for the documents is to be displayed. If the selection is
displayed, you can also change it so that you can look for documents in other areas. In
order to be able to change the selection, the attribute Display Selection (see below) must
be set accordingly.
• Selection
The selection is the counterpart to the navigation block and shows the characteristics that
are Document Properties and are contained in the basic data provider (query or query
view), and their values.
If you have already inserted a navigation block into your Web template, you do not
need the selection information in the list of documents if you want to see only those
documents that refer to the numbers of the table.
The selection is adjusted dynamically depending on the navigation in the Web application.
This means that the list of documents displays only those documents that refer to the
requested data in the table. If the selection can be changed, you can also focus on the
documents and, for example, display all the documents that refer to the InfoProvider.
You can set the following in the Web Application Designer using attributes:
Whether you want to display the selection
Whether or you can change the selection in the Web application
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• List of documents
The links to the documents are listed here in alphabetical order.
In addition to its general attributes [Seite 12], the List of Documents Web item has the following
attributes:
Attributes Description
Display Properties This attribute indicates if the document
property is to be displayed. The document
(SHOW_PROPERTIES)
properties tell you about how the documents
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No are assigned, for example base planning object
4711, month of May. The selection to which the
document was restricted determines the
assignment.
If a document property is identical
for all selected documents, this
property is not displayed under
the document link.
You define the initial display with the Document
Properties attribute. Using the Properties on/off
button, you can toggle the display of the
properties in the Web application.
Furthermore, in the
PROPERTY_LIST attribute you
can set which additional
document properties need to be
displayed here.
Display Selection With this attribute you can indicate whether the
the selection conditions for the documents for
(SHOW_CONTEXT)
the List of Documents Web item are displayed
' ' = can be changed, is not displayed at first as well as whether these selection conditions
are changeable.
'N' = cannot be changed, is displayed at first
'X' = can be changed, is displayed at first
'0' = cannot be changed, is not displayed at first
Number of Rows in the Table With this attribute you can define the number of
rows (document links and properties) that are
(BLOCK_SIZE)
displayed at one time. If there are not enough
rows, an index for scrolling appears in the
bottom row.
Maximum Number of Displayed Values With this attribute you can define the maximum
number of characteristic values to be displayed
(MAXVALUES)
in the dropdown box of the selection.
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Document Changeable With this attribute you can define whether
documents can be created, changed, or
(DOCUMENTS_ARE_CHANGEABLE)
deleted.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Frame for Display Here, you can specify an HTML frame in which
the individual documents that you call from the
(TARGET_FRAME)
list of documents is displayed.
The HTML frame must be
integrated in the Web template.
If you use the Web template
within a frame set, you can also
integrate the called-up document
in another frame of this set.
If you do not define an HTML frame, the
individual documents are displayed in separate
windows.
Additional Properties Additional document properties that are
displayed for each document displayed in the
(PROPERTY_LIST)
Web item. Here, you can set the following
properties:
LAST_CHANGED_BY: Last person to make
changes
LAST_CHANGED_AT: Change time
CREATED_BY: Creator
CREATED_AT: Creation time
CHECKOUT_USER: Editor
LANGUAGE: Language
You can find more information on using the List of Documents Web item and its functions under
Using Documents in Web Applications [Extern].
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Object Catalog of the Web Application
Definition
Web item with which you can generate information (as XML) about the current Web template
properties, data providers and Web items used in the Web template. The Web item is not
visualized in the Web application. You can see the generated XML in the source text for the Web
application.
Structure
In addition to its general attributes [Seite 12], the Object Catalog of the Web Application Web item
has the following attributes:
Attribute Description
Output Web template properties If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
Web template properties are output as XML in
(PROPERTIES)
the source text of the Web application.
Output list of the data providers If you set the indicator for this attribute, a list of
the data providers used is output as XML in the
(DATA_PROVIDERS)
source text of the Web application.
Output list of Web items If you set the indicator for this attribute, a list of
the Web items used is output as XML in the
(ITEMS)
source text of the Web application.
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Data Provider – Information
Definition
Web item that you can use for XML generation of query results data or of the navigation state of a
query. The Web item is not visualized in the Web application. You can see the generated XML in
the source text for the Web application.
Structure
In addition to its general attributes [Seite 12], the Data Provider Information Web item has the
following attributes:
Attribute Description
Output navigational state If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
navigational state of the query is output as
(NAVIGATIONAL_STATE)
XML in the source text of the Web application.
Output results data If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
query results are output as XML in the source
(RESULT_SET)
text of the Web application.
You can generate a description of the navigation state, as well as the amount of
results for a query in the form of XML, using the Web service for accessing the
query data or with the data provider command EXPORT. See also Web Service for
Accessing Query Data [Extern] and Exporting Data [Seite 181].
Example
You can find a description of an example scenario under XML Web Item: Data Provider
Information [Seite 274].
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Web Template
Definition
Web Item used to help you insert other Web templates into a Web template.
Use
With the Web Template Web Item, you can easily manage consistent sections in your Web
applications centrally in a Web template and can integrate them into any Web template as
needed. In this way, you can define a header or footer section with the corporate logo and
heading as a Web template and can integrate this Web template into your Web applications as a
Web Template Web item. This Web template is then inserted during runtime. In contrast to HTML
frame technology, the system does not generate a new page during this process. The context of
the main template remains the same.
Structure
In addition to its general attributes [Seite 12], the Web item Web Template has the following
specific attributes:
Attributes Description
Only tag Only use the contents of the tag
(USE_ONLY_BODY) If you set this attribute, only the contents of the
body tag will be used for the Web template to
'X' = Yes (standard setting), ' ' = No
be inserted.
This attribute has to be set if the
Web template to be inserted
represents an entire HTML
document including tag.
Web Template Technical name of the Web template that is to
be inserted.
(TEMPLATE_ID)
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Prefix for the logical name Prefix for the logical name of the objects that
are contained in the Web template.
(NAME_PREFIX) (optional)
Since the objects in the main template and in
the inserted Web template share a namespace
and can be linked to one another through their
names, you can make them unique in an
associated scenario with the prefix assignment
for the main template and the inserted Web
template. The prefix assignment is useful when
the same logical name for Web items and data
providers are used in both the main template
and in the inserted Web template, but when
these should be separated from one another.
Example: You are using a data provider DP1 in
the main template with the query “sales
revenue". In the inserted Web template, a data
provider DP1 is also used, but this time with
the query "costs". In order to have the „costs“
query displayed in the inserted Web template,
it is necessary to assign the data provider for
the inserted Web template with a prefix.
The following table provides you with an
overview of the effects of the prefix assignment
on working with the Web API.
Prefix assignment and its significance
Prerequisites Name Prefix Assignment No Name Prefix Assignment
Same logical name of Web Web API – commands must Initialization of the Web item
items in the main template and address the Web item of the corresponds to the
in the inserted Web template. inserted Web template with initialization of the main
name prefix and logical name. template.
The following conventions
apply:
PREFIX.NAME
Example: The Web Item of the
inserted Web template has the
logical name ITEM_1 and the
prefix is ABC. The Web item is
addressed with ABC.ITEM_1.
Same logical name of data Web API – commands must The data binding takes place
providers in the main template address the data provider of using the data provider of the
and in the inserted Web the inserted Web template main template.
template. with name prefix and logical
name. The following
conventions apply:
PREFIX.NAME
Example: The data provider of
the inserted Web template has
the logical name ITEM_1 and
the prefix is ABC. The data
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provider is addressed with
ABC.DP_1.
In addition, you can use the following attributes (parameters), which are not available to you in
the Web Application Designer, which, however, can be inserted using the HTML view of the Web
template.
Attribute Description
Overwriting the Web item initialization If you use this attribute, the initial Web item
settings in the Web template to be inserted will
(SET_ITEM_I; ITEM_ID_I / ITEM_CLASS_I)
be overwritten. For a possible scenario for the
use of this attribute, see example 3 under Web
Template [Extern].
Overwriting the data provider initialization If you use this attribute, the initial data provider
settings in the Web template to be inserted will
(SET_DATA_PROVIDER_I) (optional)
be overwritten.
All executed attributes cannot be changed using command URLs.
For more information about using the Web Template Web item and its functions, see Web
Template [Extern].
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Broadcaster
Definition
A Web item that serves as a tool for precalculation and distribution of BW objects.
Use
When you use the Web item Broadcaster, you can precalculate Web templates, queries and
workbooks and can distribute them by e-mail or into the Enterprise Portal.
Structure
In addition to its general attributes [Seite 12], the Broadcaster has the following attributes:
Attribute Description
Type of reporting object Using this attribute, you can determine the type
of reporting object with which the broadcaster
(SOURCE_OBJECT_TYPE)
is started.
You can choose from the following objects:
• Web template
• Query
• Workbook
• Data providers
Depending on which object you select, one of
the following attributes appears for specifying
the corresponding technical name.
Name of the Web template Technical name of the Web template with
which the Broadcaster should be started.
(SOURCE_TEMPLATE)
Name of the query Technical name of the query with which the
Broadcaster should be started.
(SOURCE_QUERY)
Name of the workbook Technical name of the workbook with which the
Broadcaster should be started.
(SOURCE_WORKBOOK)
Name of the data provider Logical name of the data provider with which
the Broadcaster should be started.
(SOURCE_DATA_PROVIDER)
You can find more information on using the Broadcaster Web item and its functions under BEX
Broadcaster Functions [Extern].
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Query View – Selection
Definition
Web item with which you can navigation between various queries and query views.
Use
With the Web item Query View – Selection, in one step you can switch from a data provider
(query or query view) and its graphical presentation (such as a table, for example) to another data
provider that is perhaps presented in a different way (in a chart, for example).
Structure
In addition to its general attributes [Seite 12], the Query View – Selection Web item has the
following attributes:
Attribute Description
Affected Web item Enter the name of the Web item here that is to
be used for visualization of the data and that
(VIEW_DD_TARGET_ITEM)
you have inserted into the Web template. This
attribute is mandatory because the Web item
Query View – Selection can only be dragged
into a Web template in connection with a Web
item for visualization off the data.
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List of query views List of data providers, their description and
their assignment to a Web item
(ASSIGNMENT)
Before you set this attribute, you must first
assign a data provider to the Web template.
Depending on whether you select a query or a
query view as data provider, you will have to
specify this query or the query view once in the
rows of the list. This data provider will then be
displayed initially in the Web application.
Every row in the list represents an entry in the
dropdown box. For each entry, establish the
following:
• Name of the query
You can specify the technical name of
the query that you want to visualize here.
This entry is optional: If you want to
specify a query view, skip this column.
See Name of the Query View
• Name of the query view
You can specify the technical name of
the query view here or you can select an
entry from the input help for the query
view. Specification of the query view is
optional: If you want to specify a query,
go back to the first column. See Name of
the Query
• Technical name of the Web item that
was previously saved in a library and
that should be used for visualization of
the data. This information about the Web
item for visualization is optional. If you do
not specify anything, the affected Web
item will be used for visualization.
• Description for the entry in the dropdown
box. A description is mandatory for every
entry in the dropdown box.
Display create/delete button With this attribute, you can determine whether
the buttons for creating or deleting new entries
(VIEW_DD_SHOW_BUTTONS)
in the dropdown box should be displayed. New
entries in the dropdown box are only visible
locally. This means that they can only be seen
by the person that created them.
If you set the indicator for this attribute, a
standard Web template for display will be
provided. If you want to use your own Web
template for display, enter this under the Web
Template to Create New Entries for the
Dropdown Box attribute
(VIEW_DD_CREATE_TEMPLATE).
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Keep filter values for query views If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
filter values are kept when you swap query
(VIEW_DD_RRI)
views in the dropdown box.
Keep settings for the affected Web item If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
settings for the affected Web item (width and
(VIEW_DD_KEEP_SIZE)
size of the Web item, as well as number of data
rows) are kept when you switch to another
entry in the dropdown box.
Use all query views for a query If you set the indicator for this attribute, all
query views for a query are used as entries in
(VIEW_DD_USE_ALL_QUERY_VIEWS)
the dropdown box.
First select the desired query as data provider.
The settings for the List of Query Views
attribute are not used in this case.
Sort query views alphabetically If you set the indicator for this attribute, the
query views are sorted alphabetically in the
(VIEW_DD_SORT)
dropdown box. Otherwise the query views are
sorted according to the sequence of entries for
the List of Query Views attribute.
Web template for creating new entries for the Specify the technical name of the Web item to
dropdown box create new entries for the dropdown box using
the create button. It only makes sense to set
(VIEW_DD_CREATE_TEMPLATE)
this attribute if you would like to have the
create/delete buttons displayed (see Display
Create/Delete Button).
You can find more information on the use and function of the Query View – Selection Web item
under Query View - Selection [Extern].
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Key Figure Overview
Definition
Web item [Seite 10] that displays a table containing important key figures for business from the
component Strategic Enterprise Management (SAP SEM).
Use
The Web item Key Figure Overview provides the user with a selection of important key figures
for business. For each key figure, the user has the option of navigating to the associated Web
templates. The Web template shows the user the origin of the key figure (that is the query or
query view).
Structure
As well as its General Attributes [Seite 12], the Key Figure Overview Web item also has the
following special attributes:
Attribute Description
Automatic Personalization Using this attribute, you can enable automatic
(AUTOMATIC_PERSONALIZATION) personalization, that is a permanent user-
specific selection of key figures from the key
figure catalog. If this attribute is highlighted, the
selection of key figures that a user can make
using the Display Key Figure Catalog function
can be permanently transferred.
To use automatic personalization, general
personalization must be activated in the
system. For more information, see
Personalization in BEx [Extern].
Customer Web Template Prefix This attribute contains the Web template prefix
(CUST_TEMPLATE_PREFIX) that should be positioned in front of the
technical name of the query or query view of
the customer.
SAP Web Template Prefix This attribute contains the Web template prefix
(SAP_TEMPLATE_PREFIX) that should be positioned in front of the
technical name of the query or query view of
supplied by SAP.
RFC Connection SEM System In this attribute you can store an RFC
(SEM_RFC_DEST) connection to an SEM system from which the
Key Figure Catalog is read. The user (current
user or fixed user) maintained in the RFC
connection is used for the authorization check
in the SEM system.
In the Strategic Enterprise Management (SAP SEM) component, only queries and
query views are saved, not Web templates. The special attributes of the Web item
are thus required to make the Web templates from the Web item callable. The
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technical name of a Web template is made up of the following: Web template name
= prefix + query/query view name.
Integration
The data provider for the Web item Key Figure Overview is the Measure Builder (CPM-MB) of the
SAP SEM component Corporate Performance Monitor (SEM CPM). The key figures that are
displayed in the Web item Key Figure Overview are defined in the Measure Builder and are put
together as a catalog.
For more information about the Measure Builder, see the Internet under help.sap.com → SAP
Cross Industry Solutions → mySAP Financials → SAP Strategic Enterprise Management in the
documentation for Release SAP SEM-BW 3.50 (or in the SAP Library) under SEM – Strategic
Enterprise Management → Corporate Performance Monitor (SEM CPM) → Measure Builder
(CPM-MB).
See also:
Function description Key Figure Overview [Extern]
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Ad-hoc Query Designer
Definition
A Web item that enables you to create and change queries in a Web application on an ad-hoc
basis.
Use
You can use the Ad-hoc Query Designer Web item in the Web Application Designer to
structure Web applications in which you create or change queries. The Web item is as a tool for
designing ad-hoc queries in a Web environment.
In particular it enables you to:
• Create queries by assigning characteristics from an InfoProvider to rows, columns, filters,
and free characteristics, and including key figures from the InfoProvider in the key figure
structure of the query.
• Restrict or filter key figures and characteristics
• Use predefined key figure structures and restricted or calculated key figures in the query
• Set or change query properties and key figure/characteristic properties in the query
• Create or change conditions and exceptions
When compared with the BEx Query Designer [Extern], the Ad-hoc Query Designer Web item
has the following restrictions when creating or changing queries:
• You cannot integrate variables into the query directly.
However, you can use variables in reusable structures, or restricted or calculate key
figures, which are used in the Ad-hoc Query Designer
• The query can contain only one structure. This structure has to be the key figure structure
and be in the rows or columns of the query.
− You cannot use key figures or key figure structures in the filter.
− You cannot define exception cells, since this requires two structures.
You cannot create the following objects using the Ad-hoc Query Designer Web
item:
− Reusable structures
− Reusable restricted key figures
− Reusable calculated key figures
− Local calculated key figures
You can create local, restricted key figures using the Ad-hoc Query Designer Web
item.
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You can edit existing queries in the Ad-hoc Query Designer Web item, if the queries
adhere to the restrictions laid out above The Ad-hoc Query Designer checks these
requirements when loading a query. If the query is too complex, the query can be
loaded into the Ad-hoc Query Designer but you cannot change it there. You then
receive the appropriate message. You can still check and execute the query.
Structure
In addition to its general attributes [Seite 12], the Ad-hoc Query Designer Web item has the
following attributes:
Attributes Description
InfoProvider Name (INFOCUBE) Technical name of the InfoProvider used to
start the Ad-hoc Query Designer.
Double-click on the empty value cell next to the
attribute InfoProvider Name. The BEx Open
dialog box appears. Select the InfoProvider
that you want to use from your history or from
the complete list under InfoAreas.
Name of Query (QUERY) Technical name of the query used to start the
Ad-hoc Query Designer.
Double-click on the empty value cell next to the
attribute Name of Query. The BEx Open dialog
box appears. Select the query from your
history, favorites or roles of from the complete
list under InfoAreas.
Template for Output Name of the Web template used to display the
(TARGET_TEMPLATE_ID) query result.
optional Double-click on the empty value cell next to the
attribute Template for Output. The BEx Open
dialog box appears. Select the Web template
from your history, favorites, roles, or the list of
workbooks.
If you do not specify a Web
template, the default Web
template is used.
Frame for Query Output (TARGET_FRAME) Frame in which the query is displayed when
executed.
optional
If you specify a frame, the query output is
controlled within this frame. Otherwise the
query is displayed in a new browser window.
Prerequisites for specifying a frame:
You have created a frameset in an external
HTML editor or manually (in Notepad).
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Action on Execution You can use this attribute to determine what
happens to the Ad-hoc Query Designer Web
(ON_EXECUTE)
item in the Web Application after clicking on the
Execute pushbutton in the Ad-hoc Query
Designer.
The following options are available:
• No change to the item
The query is executed.
No change is made to the Ad-hoc Query
Designer Web item.
• Item is hidden
The Ad-hoc Query Designer disappears
when executing the query.
If you want to open the Ad-hoc Query
Designer again, while using the standard
Web template, click on in the symbol
toolbar.
If you are using a different Web
template, you need to install the option of
calling up the Ad-hoc Query Designer
again manually in the Web template.
• Item is collapsed
The Ad-hoc Query Designer is collapsed
when executing the query. You now see
the Web item with a collapsed arrow and
title.
If you want to open the Ad-hoc Query
Designer again, use the arrow to open it.
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Action on closing You can use this attribute to determine what
happens to the Ad-hoc Query Designer Web
(ON_CLOSE)
item in the Web Application after clicking on the
Close pushbutton in the Ad-hoc Query
Designer.
The following options are available:
• No change to the item
During closing the query is closed in the
Ad-hoc Query Designer. The individual
fields (rows, columns, filter, free
characteristics) are now empty. There is
no change to the Web item itself.
• Item is hidden
The Ad-hoc Query Designer disappears
when closing.
If you want to open it again in the
standard Web template, click on in
the symbol toolbar.
If you are using a different Web
template, you need to install the option of
calling up the Ad-hoc Query Designer
again manually in the Web template.
• Item is collapsed
The Ad-hoc Query Designer is collapsed
when closing. You now see the Web
item with a collapsed arrow and title.
If you want to open the Ad-hoc Query
Designer again, use the arrow to open it.
Display Data Provider Data provider through which you want to
(DISPLAY_DATA_PROVIDER) display the query in the current Web template
after you have executed it.
optional
Specify the name of the DataProvider with
which you want to display the query in the Web
template. When you double-click on an empty
value cell next to the Data Provider Display
attribute, a dropdown box containing a list of
the data providers available appears.
If you specify
DISPLAY_DATA_PROVIDER but
not TARGET_FRAME or
TARGET_TEMPLATE_ID, when
you execute the query the display
data provider specified is
replaced in the current Web
template.
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If you do not specify the optional attributes DISPLAY_DATA_PROVIDER,
TARGET_FRAME and TARGET_TEMPLATE_ID, the query results are displayed in
a new browser window in the Standard Web Template for Ad-hoc Analysis [Extern].
Integration
You can work with all queries in the BEx Query Designer, regardless of the tool with which they
were created.
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ABC Classification
Definition
The ABC Classification web item allows you to classify objects (Customers, Products or
Employees) based on a particular measure (Revenue or Profit) using certain classification rules.
For further information, see ABC Classification [Extern] and Using ABC Classification in Web
Applications [Extern].
This web item supports only the old data mining models in the Data Mining Workbench. It is not
applicable to the results of transformation of ABC Classification in the Analysis Process Designer.
Structure
The ABC Classification web item has the following specific attributes:
Attributes Description
ABC_NAME (optional) Name of the ABC Classification
The name of the ABC Classification model that would be
used.
If you do not enter a model name, a drop down box
containing the names of all the models that are ready for
prediction in the selected service would appear in the web
item.
SHOW_ABC_CLASSIFICATION Show ABC Classification
"X" = Yes, " " = No Specifies whether the drop down box for selecting ABC
Classification should be displayed in the web item.
This option is relevant only if you have specified the ABC
Classification. Otherwise, it will not have any effect.
SHOW_STAT Display Statistics
"X" = Yes, " " = No Specifies whether statistical information about the selected
ABC Classification should be displayed in the web item.
SHOW_CHART Display ABC Classification Chart
"X" = Yes, " " = No Specifies whether the selected ABC Classification should be
displayed as chart in the web item.
SHOW_MODEL Display Model Name
"X" = Yes, " " = No Specifies whether meta data (which Info Object is classified
by which key figure from which Query) about the selected
ABC Classification should be displayed in the web item.
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What If Prediction
Definition
The What If Prediction web item enables you to perform online prediction for a single customer
record on models defined under services such as Decision Tree, Scoring and Clustering. For
more details, see Executing What If Prediction Analysis [Extern] and Using What If Prediction in
Web Applications [Extern].
Use
The prediction for prospective customer behavior is based on specific attributes of that customer.
For example, when a customer applies for a loan, you can predict if the customer is creditworthy
or not, based on certain attributes such as income, profession or transaction history.
Structure
The What If Prediction web item has the following specific attributes:
Attributes Description
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MODEL_NAME (optional) Name of the mining model
The name of the model that would be used to perform the
prediction.
If you do not enter a model name, a drop down box
containing the names of all the models that are ready for
prediction in the selected service would appear in the web
item.
If you specify a model name, but do not specify the
corresponding service name to which it belongs, an error will
be generated.
SERVICE_NAME (optional) Name of the service
The name of the service for the web item.
If you do not enter the service name, you can choose the
service from a drop down box containing the list of services
that support What If Prediction.
If you specify the service name and the model name, then
the web item will be for that particular service and model
only.
If you specify the service name but do not specify the model
name, then the web item will be published for that service.
You can choose the name of the model from the drop down
box.
DISPLAY_MODEL Display Model Name
"X" = Yes, " " = No Specifies whether the model name should be displayed in
the web item.
This option is relevant only if you have specified the model
name. Otherwise, it will not have any effect.
DISPLAY_SERVICE Display Service Name
"X" = Yes, " " = No Specifies whether the service name should be displayed in
the web item.
This option is relevant only if you have specified the service
name.
DISPLAY_CHART_OPT Display Chart Customize
"X" = Yes, " " = No Specifies whether the option to customize the what if
prediction analysis chart must be displayed or not.
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Web Template Properties
Definition
Web Item that is used to determine the properties of a Web template.
Structure
The Web item Web Template Properties has the following general attributes:
Attributes Description
Status-free navigation The status is removed on the server after each
navigation step. Only recommended with
STATELESS
pages that are rarely navigated to.
Use personalized template, if available If available, a personalized Web template is
used.
USE_PERSONALIZATION
Do not display system messages System messages are not displayed.
SUPPRESS_SYSTEM_MESSAGES
Do not display warnings Apart from error messages, warnings are not
displayed.
SUPPRESS_WARNINGS
Force variable screen display The variable screen display is forced.
Otherwise the variable screen is only displayed
VARIABLE_SCREEN
if mandatory variables have not been filled.
Also see Object Tag for Properties of Web
Templates [Seite 125].
Reset variables to default values Variables are reset to default values. Also see
Object Tag for Properties of Web Templates
VARIABLES_CLEAR
[Seite 125].
Display same variables only once The same variables for different queries are
only displayed once. Also see Object Tag for
MELT_VARIABLES
Properties of Web Templates [Seite 125].
Open dialogs in new windows Dialogs are displayed in new windows. Also
see Object Tag for Properties of Web
ENABLE_OPEN_WINDOW
Templates [Seite 125].
Read mode for data With this attribute you determine the read
mode for data. Also see Object Tag for
DATA_MODE
Properties of Web Templates [Seite 125].
Output optimization (device-dependent) Automatic device-dependent optimization of
Web item settings for runtime (chart size for
DEVICE_OPTIMIZATION
PDAs, for example).
Session encoding in the URL Session encoding in the URL, instead of by
cookie. Each application runs in its own
(NO_SESSION_COOKIE)
session. Also see Object Tag for Properties of
Web Templates [Seite 125].
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Automatic session management Resources are automatically released on the
server when you leave the page. See Web
(USE_PAGE_WRAPPER)
Template Properties [Extern].
Show jump target in With this attribute you are able to control
Report/Report Interface jumps:
(RRI_DISPLAY_TARGET)
• When the standard setting is selected
(menu bar RRI), the jump takes place in
a window with a menu bar.
• If you do not make an entry, the jump
takes place using a new window.
• If you specify a frame name, the jump
takes place in this frame.
• If you enter the name of a window, the
jump takes place in this window.
As well as the general attributes, you are also able to determine entries for the context menu.
Also see Modifying the Context Menu [Seite 132] on this.
Integration
From a technical perspective, a Web item is made up of Web template properties. This means
that you can also save the Web Template Properties Web item in a library in the Web Application
Designer, and reuse them in SAP Reference IMG → Business Information Warehouse →
Reporting-Relevant Settings → Web-Based Settings → Determining Settings for Web
Templates → Template Properties. Eigenschaften wiederverwenden.
The Web item Web Template Properties is not listed in the Web item tree in the Web Application
Designer.
See also:
Web Template Properties [Extern]
Working with the Library for Web Items [Extern]
Overriding Attributes [Seite 121]
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Web Templates
Definition
A Web template determines the structure of a Web application. You use the Web Application
Designer to insert placeholders into a HTML document for Web items [Seite 10] (in the form of
object tags [Seite 124]), data providers [Seite 142] (in the form of object tags) and BW URLs. The
HTML document with the BW-specific placeholders is called a Web template. Web templates are
checked into the Web Application Designer. The HTML page that is displayed in the Internet browser
is called a Web application. Depending on which Web items you have inserted into the Web
template, a Web application contains one or more tables, an alert monitor, charts, maps, and so on.
Structure
The Web template is the keystone of a Web application. It contains placeholders for Web items
and command URLs [Seite 145]. Data providers, Web items, and command URLs are generated
for Web applications.
In the Web template, you determine from which data provider and it what way (Web items) the
BW data is displayed. You also determine which additional options there are (BW URLs).
When a request is sent from a Web application to the SAP Web Application Server, a template
object is generated. The structure of the requested HTML page is derived from this object. The
following objects are generated on the basis of this template:
• Data Providers
• Web Item
Integration
As of BW 3.0, Web templates are stored on the SAP Web Application Server.
The option to store Web templates (for BW 2.0B or BW 2.1C, for example) on the
ITS is still possible. We recommend, however, that you use the SAP Web
Application Server.
Example
The following is an example of a simple Web template with a navigation block [Seite 32] and a
table [Seite 16]:
New Page 1
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DATA_PROVIDER :View1
ITEM :Nav Block
ITEM :Table
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Overriding Attributes
Use
All attributes for Web items and all Web template properties can be overridden. At the time of
execution, the respective attribute value is specified for Web items, corresponding to the
sequence
URL->Object Tag in Web Template -> Library Web Item -> System Default
of the corresponding attribute value. This is likewise valid for the Web template properties. Here
the specification occurs, corresponding to the sequence
URL-> Web Template Properties -> Library Web Item -> Web Template Properties defined in
Customizing for the Business Information Warehouse under Web-based Settings -> System
Default.
Example of the Web item attribute WIDTH (Width in Points) for the Web item Table
URL WIDTH =
Parameterization ‘600’
Web Item in Web WIDTH =
Template ‘500’
Library Web Item WIDTH =
‘400’
Default
WIDTH
= ‘300’
Example of Web template property SUPPRESS WARNINGS
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URL
Parameterization X SUPPRESS_WARNINGS = ‘X‘
Web Template SUPPRESS_WARNINGS = ‘ ‘
Library Web Item
X SUPPRESS_WARNINGS = ‘X‘
Web Template SUPPRESS_WARNINGS = ‘ ‘
Properties in
Customizing
Default
X
SUPPRESS_WARNINGS = ‘X‘
General Rules for Overriding Settings
The following graphic shows the priority rules when overriding settings of the Web template
properties and the Web item attribute.
Web Template Properties Web Item Attributes
URL Parameterization URL Parameterization
Template Settings for Template Settings for
Web Template Properties Web Item Attributes
Library Setting for Web Library Setting
Template Properties for Web Item Attribute
Customizing Setting
for Web Template
Properties
SAP Standard SAP Standard
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Object Tags
Definition
By using object tags, you can determine properties of Web templates, create data provider and
Web items in a Web template, and supply them with attributes. These object tags are created in
the Web Application Designer.
Structure
An object tag starts with “” and ends with “”. The SAP_BW object tags are
identified by the attribute “owner” and the value “SAP_BW”. Only this type of object is replaced in
the Web template. All other types of object are transferred unchanged into the Web application.
Attributes for BW object tags should be set within the object tag in the form of a parameter tag.
...
In runtime, however, attributes can also be set in the object tag at the beginning:
This is not recommended as it is not supported in the Web Application Designer.
Object tags are also displayed in non-HTML code mode in many HTML editors. Some HTML
editors also give you the option of changing the size, and maintaining the attributes of the object
tag. It is usually possible to use the drag and drop function to move the object tags around a
page.
The following object tags play an important role in BEx Web Applications:
Object Tag for Properties of Web Templates [Seite 125]
Object Tag for Data Provider [Seite 142]
Object Tag for Web Items [Seite 144]
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Object Tag for the Properties of Web Templates
Definition
Object Tag for defining the properties of Web templates.
Use
The attributes of a Web template can be defined in an object tag. In addition to the Web template
attributes listed below, all of the context menu properties also belong. These properties can also
be transferred with URL when calling up the Web template.
Parameter 'CMD' must be set to 'SET_PROPERTIES' to indicate that these are the
attributes of the Web template.
Attributes Description
TEMPLATE_ID Name of the Web template
Name under which you stored the Web template in the Web
Application Designer.
STATELESS (optional) Status-free navigation
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No For Web templates that are used almost exclusively for display without
further navigation, it is more useful to set the attribute STATELESS.
The session on the application server is terminated when the Web
template is created. This saves resources on the application server.
If this attribute is not specified, it is assumed that the
page is still needed for navigating.
USE_PERSONALIZATION Use personalized Web template, if available
(optional)
If the parameter is set to ‘X’, the personalized Web template for the
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No current user is used. If personalization does not exist for the Web
template or the parameter is not set, the Web template is executed
without personalization.
STYLE_SHEET (optional) Path to a stylesheet that you want to use to display the Web
template.
This overwrites any stylesheet that you may have already assigned to
the Web template.
Example for a path specification:
/sap/bw/mime/BEx/StyleSheets/Meadow_BWReports.css
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JAVASCRIPT (optional) Using JavaScript
’X’ = activate, ‘ ’ = do not activate Using this parameter, you ensure that Web applications are created
using JavaScript (extensive interaction options) or suppress the use of
JavaScript (restricted interaction).
If this attribute is not transferred, JavaScript is activated
automatically in Web browsers of version >=4.0.
SNIPPET_OPERATIONS (optional) Reload changed components of the page
’X’ = activate, ‘ ’ = do not activate You use this attribute to control whether only changed objects are
loaded in navigation. This function has higher Web browser
requirements. For this reason, this function is only supported by MS
Internet Explorer version >=5.0.
If this attribute is not transferred, loading is activated
automatically for the suitable Web browsers.
ENABLE_OPEN_WINDOW Open dialogs in new windows
(optional)
Using this attribute, you can control whether a new browser window is
’X’ = activate, ‘ ’ = do not activate opened, for example, for the properties dialog box or for filtering. If this
attribute is not specified, new windows are opened (if supported by the
Web browser).
VARIABLE_SCREEN (optional) Force variable screen display
‘X’ = activate variable screen, ‘ ’ = If you call up a Web template that has query views containing
do not activate, if possible variables that are ready for input, you can use these attribute to
display the variable screen. If you do not set this attribute, or set it to ‘
’, the variable screen is hidden, wherever possible. However, it is still
shown if, for example, the required variables that are ready for input
have not yet been filled.
MELT_VARIABLES (optional) Display same variables only once
‘X’ = merge, ‘ ’ = display each query The same variables for different queries are only displayed once.
individually
If you call up a Web template containing several query views that have
variables that are ready for input and you go to the variable screen
display, you can determine, through these parameters, whether
variables, which are used in all query views and in the same context
(same compounding, same initial value), are to be provided for input
only once.
If the variables correspond to different InfoProviders, then the input
help is automatically read from the master data table.
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VARIABLES_CLEAR (optional) Reset variables to default values
‘X’ = reset variable, ‘ ’ = do not reset If you call up a Web template that contains one or more query views
that have variables that are available for entry, you can specify this
attribute to reset the default variables through the query view.
Afterwards, the variables have the default settings from the variable
definition.
SUPPRESS_WARNINGS Do not display warnings
(optional)
With this attribute, warnings are not displayed. Terminations are still
‘X’ = do not display warnings, ‘ ’ = displayed.
display warnings
SUPPRESS_SYSTEM_MESSAGES Do not display system messages
(optional)
With this attribute, system messages are not displayed.
‘X’ = do not display system
If you assign the value ‘CONDITIONAL’, system messages are only
messages, ‘ ’ = display system
displayed once a day for each user.
messages
'CONDITIONAL' = only display
system messages for the user once
a day.
DATA_MODE (optional) Read mode for data
‘NEW’ = use current data If you do not specify this attribute, a request is without exception sent
to the OLAP processor and the current data is read.
‘STORED’ = Use precalculated data
For the modi ‘STORED’ and ‘HYBRID’, data has to be precalculated
‘HYBRID’ = use precalculated data;
using the Reporting Agent [Extern].
request current data if this is
missing. See Defining the Web Templates Setting [Extern].
‘STATIC’ = use pre-calculated HTML
pages
‘STATIC_HYBRID’= use pre-
calculated HTML pages. If there are
none, search for pre-calculated data;
if nothing found, request current
data.
DEVICE_OPTIMIZATION Output optimization (device-dependent)
By selecting this attribute, you bring about an automatic, device-
specific optimization of Web item settings at runtime (for example,
chart size for PDAs).
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NO_SESSION_COOKIE Session encoding in the URL, instead of by cookie. Each Web
application runs in its own session.
‘X’ = session encoding in the URL, ‘
‘ = no session encoding in the URL A cookie is used by default to manage the session for a stateful BEx
Web Application. This can lead to possible problems; however, you
can eliminate these with the help of this attribute.
In the following cases it is preferable to use session encoding in the
URL:
• You are integrating a BSP-Application (BC-BSP) [Extern] into a
BEx Web Application. The BEx Web Application is also sent to
the BSP application. The BSP application exits the session, for
example because it is stateless. This causes a timeout in the
BEx Web Application. You can use the attribute Session
Encoding in the URL instead of by Cookie to avoid this problem.
The BEx Web Application then uses the session coding in the
URL and no session cookie is sent to the BSP application.
• Several initials call-ups from different BEx Web Applications
occur simultaneously in the same Web Browser (for example in
the case of a frameset, where the frames contain different URLs
from BEx Web Applications). In this case the default use of
session cookies causes errors. As there is no initial session,
each request produces a new session on the server.
Accordingly, each reply sent back to the Web Browser contains
a new session cookie. However the session cookie always has
the same name and is therefore overwritten in the Web Browser
with each reply. Navigation to the BEx Web Application, for
example sent back from the server first, also uses the session
cookie from the previous reply. However, in this session the
state of the Web Application is not given. You can use the
attribute Session Encoding in the URL instead of by Cookie to
avoid this problem. The session is then always contained within
the URLs and is not influenced by other BEx Web Applications.
• The Web Browser used does not support cookies (this is the
case for example with some mobile devices). However in this
case, the automatic device recognition [Extern] starts the
application for such devices in the NO_SESSION_COOKIE=X
session.
When using the attribute Session Encoding in the URL instead of by
Cookie, no session bundling between different BEx Web Applications
follows. Each Web Application is allocated its own session on the
server.
USE_PAGE_WRAPPER Automatic session management
' ' = not active, 'X' = active, 'PING' = If you select this attribute, the resources are automatically released to
prevent timeout the server. You can find additional information about this attribute
under Web Template Properties [Extern].
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RRI_DISPLAY_TARGET • Show jump target in
Standard setting: menu barRRI With this attribute you can control the RRI jump from the context
menu.
When the standard setting is selected, the RRI jump takes place in a
window with a menu bar.
If you do not make an entry, the RRI jump always takes place using a
new window.
If you enter a frame name, the RRI jump takes place in this frame.
If you enter the name of an existing window, the RRI jump takes place
in the window with the specified name.
Also see Web Template Properties [Seite 117] and Properties of a Web Template [Extern].
Examples
The Web template should appear with variables entry
Context menu should not contain an enhanced menu
The following, additional attributes for setting data providers or special data providers / Web items
are usually set only in conjunction with command URLs for calling up Web templates. However,
they can also appear statically in the object tag. The index in the parameter is indicated in the
following by '_I'.
Displaying a query
Attributes Description
INFOCUBE Technical name of the InfoProvider
QUERY Technical name of the query
VARIANT (optional) Variant, if you are not required to enter a
variable.
Display of another query view
Attributes Description
DATA_PROVIDER_ID Technical name of the saved query view
VARIANT (optional) Variant, if you are not required to enter a
variable.
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The attributes PAGEID and WBID that are used in BW 2.x are supported for the
Web templates created under BW 2.x. However, we recommend that you no longer
use these.
Attributes for overwriting the data provider initialization
Attributes Description
SET_DATA_PROVIDER_I Logical name of the data provider
Name of the data provider for which you want
to set a new initialization.
INFOCUBE_ I (Option 1) Technical name of the InfoProvider
QUERY_ I (Option 1) Technical name of the query
DATA_PROVIDER_ID_ I (Option2) Technical name of the saved query view
VARIANT (optional) Variant, if you are not required to enter a
variable.
Attributes for overwriting the Web item initialization
Attributes Description
SET_ITEM_I Logical name of the Web item
Name of the Web item for which you want to
set a new initialization.
ITEM_ID_I (Option 1) Web item key
A Web item is created for a Web template on
the basis of a Web item setting made in the
Web Application Designer.
ITEM_CLASS_I (Option 2) Class name of the Web item class
Name of the ABAP object class that output
generation transfers. This corresponds to the
use of non-reusable Web items (standard Web
items) in the Web Application Designer. Web
items are created with the default values for the
attribute.
The class name for the table is
CL_RSR_WWW_ITEM_GRID for example.
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Adjusting and Enhancing the Context Menu
Use
You can adjust the context menu that is created automatically for table cells to your company-
specific needs and scenarios.
You can copy functions of the enhanced context menu to the context menu that is not enhanced
or you can hide functions.
You can also integrate your own context-specific entries in the context menu.
Functions
The following options are available:
Adjusting the Context Menu [Seite 132]
Enhancing the Context Menu [Seite 139]
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Adjusting the Context Menu
Use
Along with properties such as VARIABLE_SCREEN, you can also modify the context menu for a
Web template. You can turn every entry in the menu on or off or place it in the Enhanced Menu.
Features
All entries in the context menu are listed in the following list of attributes:
Menu entries that are not specified retain their default value. The default values are
underlined in the list
Attributes Description
Back Menu entry: “Back”
Undo one navigation step on a data provider
(MENU_BACK)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Back to start Menu entry: “Back to Start”
Undo all navigation steps on a data provider
(MENU_BACK_TO_START)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Keep filter value Menu entry: “Keep Filter Value”
(MENU_FILTER)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Keep filter value on axis Menu entry: “Keep Filter Value on Axis”
(MENU_FILTER_ON_AXIS)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
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Select Filter Value Menu entry: “Select Filter Value”
(MENU_SELECT_FILTER)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Keep Filter Value on Axis for Diagram Menu entry: “Keep Filter Value on Axis for
(MENU_FILTER_ON_AXIS_CHART) Diagram”
When considering diagrams, it is often more
‘ ’= Not displayed
useful to use the command “Keep Filter Value
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu on Axis” than it is to keep the filter, which is
removed when you drilldown. The geometry of
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
the list remains the same and the chart/or map
can still be interpreted. Therefore, there are
separate settings for these Web items.
Keep Filter Value for Diagrams Menu entry: “Keep Filter Value” for Diagrams
(MENU_FILTER_CHART) When considering diagrams, it is often more
useful to use the command “Keep Filter Value
‘ ’= Not displayed on Axis” than it is to keep the filter, which is
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu removed when you drilldown. The geometry of
the list remains the same and the chart/or map
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu” can still be interpreted. Therefore, there are
separate settings for these Web items.
Filter and Drilldown According to Menu entry: “Filter and Drilldown According to”
(MENU_FILTER_DrILL_DOWN)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Drilldown According to Menu entry: “Drilldown According to”
(MENU_DRILL_UP)
‘ ’= Not displayed “Drilldown” with the exception of
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu navigation in maps.
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Drilldown According to in Context of Map Menu entry: “Drilldown According to” in Context
of Map
(MENU_DRILL_UP_GIS)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu “Drilldown” in the context of
navigation in maps.
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
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Insert Drilldown According to Menu entry: “Insert Drilldown According to”
(MENU_DRILL_DOWN)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Swap ... with ... Menu entry: “Swap ... with ...”
Swap characteristics or structures.
(MENU_EXCHANGE_OBJECTS)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Remove drilldown Menu entry: “Remove Drilldown”
(MENU_REMOVE_DRILL_DOWN)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Swap Axes Menu entry: “Swap Axes”
(MENU_SWITCH_AXIS)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Expand/Collapse Hierarchy Nodes Menu entry: Expand/Collapse Hierarchy Nodes
(MENU_HIERARCHY_NODE_DRILL)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Expand Hierarchy Menu entry: “Expand Hierarchy”
(MENU_HIERARCHY_DRILL)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
(De)activate Hierarchy Menu entry: “(De)activate Hierarchy”
(MENU_HIERARCHY_STATE)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
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Sorting Menu entry: “Sort”
Sort by characteristic cells and data cells.
(MENU_SORT)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Calculate result as... Menu entry: “Calculate Result as”
Calculations for value cells.
(MENU_CALCULATE_RESULT)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Calculate single values as... Menu entry: “Calculate Single Values As...”
Calculations for value cells.
(MENU_CALCULATE_VALUE)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Cumulated Menu entry: “Cumulated”
Calculations for value cells.
(MENU_CUMULATE_VALUE)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Displaying Documents Menu entry: “Display Documents”
(MENU_DISPLAY_DOCUMENTS)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Create Document Menu entry: “Create New Document”
(MENU_DOCUMENT_CREATE)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Show/Hide Document Properties Menu entry: “Show/Hide Document Properties”
In the context of the Web item List of
(MENU_DISPLAY_DOCUMENT_PROP)
Documents.
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
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Show/Hide Document Selection Criteria Menu entry: “Show/Hide Document
Selection Criteria”
(MENU_DISPLAY_DOCUMENT_SELEC) In the context of the Web item List of
‘ ’= Not displayed Documents.
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Report/Report Jump Targets Menu entry: For report/report jump targets
(MENU_RRI)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Export as …CSV File Menu entry: “Export as... CSV File”
(MENU_EXPORT_TO_CSV)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Export as ... MS Excel 2000 File Menu entry: “Export as ... MS Excel 2000 File”
(MENU_EXPORT_TO_XLS)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Bookmark Menu entry: “Bookmark”
Create bookmarks.
(MENU_BOOKMARK)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Bookmark with Displayed Data Menu entry: “Bookmark with Displayed Data”
Create bookmark with the current data. When
(MENU_BOOKMARK_WITH_DATA)
you call up the bookmark later, the “historical”
‘ ’= Not displayed data is displayed.
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Personalize Web Page Menu entry: “Personalize Web Page”
(MENU_PERSONALIZE)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
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Display Charactieristic Properties Menu entry: “Display Characteristic Properties”
Properties for characteristic cells.
(MENU_CHARACTERISTIC_PROPERTIES)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Value Cell Properties Menu entry: For value cell properties
Properties for value cells.
(MENU_VALUE_PROPERTIES)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Query Properties Menu entry: “Query properties”
(MENU_QUERY_PROPERTIES)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Display variable screen Menu entry: For calling up variables screen
Variable entry call up if there are queries have
(MENU_VARIABLE_SCREEN)
variables in the Web Application.
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Currency translation Menu entry: “Currency Translation”
Calls up the currency translation dialog box.
(MENU_CURRENCY_CONVERSION)
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
Enhanced Menu Menu entry: “Enhanced Menu”
Display option for entries in the enhanced
(MENU_ENHANCED)
context menu.
‘ ’= Not displayed
‘X’= “Always Display” in the basic menu
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
ENHANCED_MENU Start with Enhanced Menu
You decide here whether the page opens with
‘ ‘ = Start with basic menu
the basic menu (standard setting) or the
‘X’ = Start with enhanced menu enhanced menu.
Examples
For this example, Swap Axes appears in the basic context menu and the currency
translation is completely hidden.
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Enhancing the Context Menu
Use
As well as being able to make entries in the context menu visible, entries in the enhanced menu
visible or entries in the enhanced menu invisible, you can also hang scenario-specific entries in
the menu. You have two options:
• You define the new entries using the Web Template Properties object tag.
• You add the new entries to the menu using the JavaScript function.
The first way is described in this section.
In both cases, you have to write a JavaScript function that transfers the processing when you
select the menu entry. You can find out more about this under Command Processing [Seite 248].
Features
New entries are defined using different series of attributes in the Web template properties as
follows:
Attribute Description
CMENU_LABEL_I Labeling text in the menu
CMENU_FUNCTION_I JavaScript function for processing the
command
You implement this function in JavaScript and
use it to execute commands after you have
selected the menu entry.
CMENU_PARAMETER_I Free parameter
This attribute is passed to the JavaScript
function 'CMENU_FUNCTION' and can be
evaluated there as required. The attribute
makes it possible to use a function for more
than one menu entry.
CMENU_CELL_TYPE_I Context of the entry
‘ ’ = No restriction If you want the menu entry to appear only in
certain contexts and not in all context menus,
‘CHARACTERISTIC’ = Characteristic
you can define this with ‘cell_type’ and ‘filter’.
‘CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE’ = Characteristic
value
‘STRUCTURE’ = Structure
‘STRUCTURE_VALUE’ = Structure component
value
‘DATA’ = Data cell
‘EXCEPTIONS’ = Exceptions item
‘CONDITIONS’ = Conditions item
'DOCUMENT_LIST' = Document list item
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CMENU_FILTER_I Context of the entry
According to the value of ‘cmenu_cell_type’,
different values are useful here:
‘CHARACTERISTIC’,
‘CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE’, ‘STRUCTURE’,
‘STRUCTURE_VALUE’: Iobjnm
‘EXCEPTIONS’: Exception ID
‘CONDITIONS’: Condition ID
‘DOCUMENT_LIST’: Document ID
See Examples.
CMENU_VISIBILITY_I Visibility of the entry
‘ ’= Not displayed You specify whether the entry is to appear in
the basic menu or also in the enhanced menu.
‘X’= Displayed in the “basic menu”
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
CMENU_POSITION_I Position of the entry
‘TOP’ = Before the “normal” entries The entries are inserted in the order in which
they were called up. You can choose whether
‘BOTTOM’ = After the “normal” entries
the entry is to appear before the “normal”
entries or after them in the menu. You cannot
position the entries in between the “normal”
entries.
Examples
.
// Menu entry at the beginning and only on customer cells
// Menu entry at the end for IT homepage
// Menu entry at the beginning and only on material groups
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You can find an example implementation for the JavaScript function “myMenuProcessor” under
JavaScript [Seite 237].
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Object Tag for Data Provider
Definition
Object tag for creating Data Providers (BW-BEX) [Extern].
Use
The attributes that you need for creating a data provider are available in the Web Application
Designer.
Data provider properties
Attributes Description Notes
DATA_PROVIDER ( or Name Logical name of the data SAP recommends that you
) provider keep to the conventions
supported by the Web
This name is used to attach
Application Designer when
Web items to a particular data
specifying names: The name
provider and to send
should be a maximum of 30
commands to the data
characters long and consist of
provider. The name must be
characters “A-Z”, “0-9” and “_”.
unique within the Web
It cannot start or end with “_”.
template [Seite 119].
Adhering to these conventions
facilitates the upgrade to
future SAP releases.
DATA_PROVIDER_ID Key for a query view You cannot change this
(optional) attribute with a command URL
[Seite 145].
QUERY (optional) Technical name of a query You cannot change this
attribute with a command URL
[Seite 145].
INFOCUBE (optional) Technical name of the This attribute is necessary if
InfoProvider the QUERY attribute is
specified. You cannot change
this attribute with a command
URL [Seite 145].
VARIANT (optional) Name of the variant used to You cannot change this
fill the variables attribute with a command URL
[Seite 145].
When you save a query view,
the current variable values are
saved with it. You can
overwrite the values by
specifying a variant (optional).
You create variants on the
variables screen.
HOME_FRAME (optional) Name of the main frame
If you use HTML frame
technology to display the data,
and you want to display the F4
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Help in a separate frame to
the Web template, for query
views, you have to specify in
the HOME_FRAME attribute,
the name of the frame where
the Web template is displayed.
You also have to specify the
attribute
TARGET_HELP_FRAME for
the navigation block Web item.
• The attributes VIEWID and WBID (DATA_PROVIDER_WBID) used in BW
2.x are still supported. However, we recommend that you no longer use
these.
• The ‘CMD’ parameter has to be filled with the ‘SET_DATA_PROVIDER’ to
indicate that you are creating a data provider
• You can add additional attributes, for example, in order to send a command
to the data provider before calling up the page.
Examples
Create query view
DATA_PROVIDER :View1
Query view filtered by country (USA)
DATA_PROVIDER :View1
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Object Tag for Web Items
Definition
Object tag for creating a Web item.
Use
The attributes that you need for creating a Web item are available in the Web Application
Designer. You can add additional attributes to adjust the size at a later point, or to set a title, for
example.
The parameter ‘CMD’ has to be filled with ‘GET_ITEM’ to indicate that you are
creating a Web item.
Example
Creating a Web Item
ITEM :Nav Block
Creating a Web item with height 400 pixels, width 500 pixels, and the title “Business
Graphic”
ITEM :Chart 1
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Command URLs
Definition
You can set command URLs in a Web template [Seite 119], as well as an object tag [Seite 124].
With the help of command URLs, you make changes, such as to properties of Web items or to
the conditions of data providers. Furthermore, you can also realize several other navigation
options (for example, report/report interface, export as Excel file, and call-ups from other Web
templates).
Command URLs are usually visualized by means of text hyperlinks or pushbuttons. In addition,
command URLs can be used to enhance the context menu or when using formulas.
Structure
Command URLs have the following structure:
You can also add other parameters with “&“ behind the tag.
If you use command URLs as hyperlinks in a Web template, the command URLs are embedded in the Web
template as follows:
3. Hyperlink as text
"
target="_Blank">Example Call up Template in New Window
4. Hyperlink behind pushbutton
" target="_Blank">Call
Example Template in Separate Window
5. Using hyperlinks in JavaScript functions
SAPBWOpenURL('’);
Within JavaScript you can also use the JavaScript function SAP_BW_URL_Get(), for
example:
SAPBWOpenURL(SAP_BW_URL_Get()+’&cmd=LDOC&TEMPLATE_ID=EXAMPLE_TEM
PLATE’);
In contrast to the form, the SAP_BW_URL_Get() form can also be used
in JavaScript includes because the URL is first composed at runtime.
6. Enhancing the context menu
You can also use command URLs during Enhancing the Context Menu with JavaScript
[Seite 245].
7. Using Forms
You can also use command URLs when Using Forms [Seite 234].
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8. Command URLs act as placeholders that are replaced at runtime by the required
information, such as the log (HTTP, HTTPS), server name, port number and status
information (request number, page number). Do not specify absolute URLs when naming
the log, server name and port number, instead specify command URLs with the
form. Note only command URLs are transportable between different BW
systems when they are replaced at runtime.
Use language-dependent texts [Seite 259] during visualization of command URLs
as hyperlinks, pushbuttons or in enhancement of the context menu.
and can be combined in one link.
Example:
Command URL in the Web template:
”>
Command URL for the runtime if the Web template is started by the user:
This URL requests a new page from the BW server. The parameters are removed from the BW
server side. The status of the previous page is changed due to the transfer of the parameters (for
example, filters are set).
See also:
Command Sequences [Seite 232]
Sending Commands [Seite 238]
Different Command Types
There are different types of commands:
• Commands for Changing Attributes of a Web Item [Seite 147]
• Data Provider Dependent Commands [Seite 172]
• Commands for Web Templates [Seite 150]
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Changing Web Item Attributes
Use
In a Web application you can reset the Web item attributes for the runtime in a simple and easy
way. All attributes are available for this, which you can also set in the Web Application Designer.
You can find the attributes available for this under Web Items [Seite 10] as well as an explanation
of the individual Web items.
Features
Parameter Description
ITEM Item name
You are able to apply a command to several
Web items. In addition to the explicit
specification of Web items, the quantity can
also be limited by means of wild cards
(MUTLI=’X’). The command is applied to all
Web items, as long as they support this action.
You must specify the Web item(s).
MULTI Use Web item as template
If MULTI is set to ‘X’, the command is applied
to all the Web items that have ITEM in their
name. ’*’ corresponds to all Web items.
This parameter is optional.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
Example
Pushbutton for activating alternating styles for table rows:
”>Alternierende
Styles
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Resetting and Reinitializing Web Items
Use
You use this command to reinitialize an existing Web item. The Web item is recreated according
to the parameters and is given the data provider [Seite 172] and the logical name of its
predecessor. This allows you, for example, to create a graphic easily from a table without having
to create both objects in the Web template.
You can use this command to create almost every kind of Web item. The Map Web
item is however an exception. Map Web items cannot be created consistently using
this command.
Features
CMD RESET_ITEM
Parameter Description
ITEM Name of the Web item that is to be reinitialized.
ITEM_CLASS Name of the ABAP object class that generates
the output.
The class name for the Web item Table is, for
example
CL_RSR_WWW_ITEM_GRID
or
CMD RESET_ITEM
Parameter Description
ITEM Name of the Web item that is to be reinitialized.
ITEM_ID Technical name of a library Web item
In order to overwrite individual attributes of the Web item to be reinitialized you can enter them as
parameters.
Conversion of Web item “item1” to a Web item table without alternating rows:
Conversion of the Web item “item1” to a pre-defined Web item Chart.
When combined with a dropdown box (as HTML form), you can display several
charts in one place by leafing through the dropdown box. You can find an example
of this in the standard Web template for the Ad-hoc Analysis (subtemplate
0ADHOC_CHARTS).
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Commands for Web Templates
Use
Commands for Web templates include all commands that are neither specific to data providers or
to Web items. They include commands for calling up and changing Web templates and for
generating bookmarks.
For more information, see:
Calling up a Web Template [Seite 151]
Calling up Parameterized Web Templates [Seite 153]
Changing a Web Template [Seite 158]
Personalizing Web Templates [Seite 159]
Generating Bookmarks [Seite 160]
Changing the Symbol Directory [Seite 161]
Releasing Web Templates [Seite 162]
Ending a Session [Seite 163]
Variables [Seite 164]
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Calling up Web Templates
Use
The URL for calling a Web template is generated by the Web Application Designer. You can
extend the URL by various parameters when you call up a Web template. These parameters can:
• influence the contents or display of the data for the result that is returned (see Calling Up
Parameterized Web Templates [Seite 153])
• activate or deactivate different functions on the server.
Features
Choose from the following options to call up the template:
Standard call up and properties of Web templates
You can find the permitted attributes for Web template properties under Object Tag
for Properties of Web Templates [Seite 125].
CMD LDOC
Parameter Description
TEMPLATE_ID Name of the Web template
Name under which you stored the Web
template in the Web Application Designer.
TRACE (optional) Activate OLAP trace
You usually need a trace to analyze problems
’X’ = activate, ‘ ’ = do not activate
in SAP. You can activate the trace with the
help of note 112458 or by using the TRACE
attribute.
Any other parameters for parameterizing See Object Tag for Properties of Web
your Web template Templates [Seite 125].
The parameters PAGEID and WBID that are used in BW 2.x are supported for the
Web templates created under BW 2.x. However, we recommend that you no longer
use these.
Calling up the Web template without navigating
http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&TEMPLATE_ID=yourTe
mplate&STATELESS=X
Calling up the Web template with an activated trace
http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&TEMPLATE_ID=yourTe
mplate&TRACE=X
Calling up the Web template with reset variables and active variable screen
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http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&TEMPLATE_ID=yourTe
mplate&VARIABLE_SCREEN=X&VARIABLES_CLEAR=X
Calling up the Web template with a different data provider
This call-up replaces all data providers [Seite 172] of the type 'query view' with the data provider
specified. This makes it possible to make a query or query view available without making any
further settings in the Web, and then use predefined Web templates for the page layout.
You can find the description of the necessary parameters under Object Tag for Properties of Web
Templates [Seite 125]
Displaying a query by using a Web template of your choice
http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&TEMPLATE_ID=yourTe
mplate&infocube=myCube&query=myQuery
Setting your own Web template objects
As well as being able to define a new initialization for all data providers of a Web template, you
can also convert each data provider specifically and each Web item, using parameterization. By
doing this, you allow even your more complicated Web templates to be reused. You can find the
description of the necessary parameters under Object Tag for Properties of Web Templates [Seite 125]
Swapping two data providers and a Web item when calling up a Web template
http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&TEMPLATE_ID=yourTe
mplate&SET_DATA_PROVIDER_1=myDataProvider1&infocube_1=myCube&qu
ery_1=myQuery&SET_DATA_PROVIDER_2=myDataProvider2&data_provider_
id_2=mySpecialView&SET_ITEM_3=myItem&ITEM_ID_3=myPieChart
Using a standard Web template for a data provider
If you call up the previous variant without specifying a TEMPLATE_ID, a standard Web template
is used automatically. To make a Web template the standard Web template, go to BW
Customizing Implementation Guide → Business Information Warehouse → Settings Relevant for
Reporting → Web-Based Settings → Determine a Standard Web Template.
If there is no setting made here, the system uses a Web template generated by SAP. You can
find more information on the Standard Web Template under Standard Web Template for Ad-hoc
Analysis [Extern].
Calling up a query without making any preparations in the Web
http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&infocube=myCube&qu
ery=myQuery
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Calling Parameterized Web Templates
Use
The URL for calling a Web template is generated by the Web Application Designer. It is possible
to copy the URL, and use it again as many times as you like.
A typical URL looks like this:
http://myAppServer:myPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate
The first part of the URL ((http://myAppServer:myPort/SAP/BW/BEx?) calls the BEx service in the
SAP Web Application Server in the BW system. The next step is to call the Web template. The
command ‘LDOC’ with the parameters 'TEMPLATE_ID' calls the Web template.
The command LDOC requests a new HTML page. The Web template is used to construct this
HTML page. The Web application corresponding to the Web template is displayed in the Web
Browser.
You parameterize the Web template by adding further parameters to the URL. These parameters
are passed on to all data providers and Web items. Parameterizing the URL allows you to filter all
the query views according to a particular country or cost center.
Examples
Filtering all query views according to Germany
http://myAppServer:myPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate&FILTER_IO
BJNM=0COUNTRY&FILTER_VALUE=DE
Filtering all query views according to Germany, 2000
http://myAppServer:myPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate&FILTER_IO
BJNM_1=0COUNTRY&FILTER_VALUE_1=DE&FILTER_IOBJNM_2=0CALYEAR&FILTER_V
ALUE_2=2000
Displaying all Web items with title
http://myAppServer:myPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate&GENERAT
E_CAPTION=X
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Default Variables for Web Applications
Use
Variables [Extern] play a central role in BW queries. For example, the entire query or only
individual parts of the query can be filtered before reading data according to values. There are
variables with automatic substitution, substitution from authorizations, or variables that are ready
for input.
The variables for Web applications can be processed in the background (without a variable
screen) using the parameter VARIABLE_SCREEN=%20 or in the foreground (with a variable
screen) using the parameter VARIABLE_SCREEN=X. In both cases, we recommend you specify
default variables through parameterization. Therefore, all types of variables that are ready for
input are supported. For more information about the VARIABLE_SCREEN, see Object Tag for
the Properties of Web Templates [Seite 125].
In contrast to filtering, the external value for specifying default values has to be specified for the
variables. The date, for example, is transferred as it has been entered.
Features
Specifying default variables is achieved by parameterizing the URL. The variable values are
separated from each other by different indexes.
The index in the parameter is indicated in the following by '_I'.
Characteristic Value Variables
Parameter variables or variables for several single values are predefined as follows:
Parameter Description
VAR_NAME_I Technical name of the variables
VAR_VALUE_EXT_I Attribute value in external display
Key for characteristic value in external display
Interval variables are predefined as in the following:
Parameter Description
VAR_NAME_I Technical name of the variables
VAR_VALUE_LOW_EXT_I “From” characteristic value in external
display
Key for characteristic value in external display
VAR_VALUE_HIGH_EXT_I “To” characteristic value in external display
Key for characteristic value in external display
Selection option variables are predefined as in the following:
parameter Description
VAR_NAME_I Technical name of the variables
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VAR_OPERATOR_I An operator
'EQ' = Individual value
'BT' = Interval
'LT' = Less than
'LE' = Less than or equal to
'GT' = Greater than
'GE' = Greater than or equal to
VAR_VALUE_LOW_EXT_I “From” characteristic value in external
display
Key for characteristic value in external display
VAR_VALUE_HIGH_EXT_I “To” characteristic value in external display
Key for characteristic value in external display
This value must only be specified
with VAR_OPERATOR='BT'.
VAR_SIGN_I Row properties
'I' found values are added,
'E' found values are removed.
Variables for precalculated value sets are preassigned as follows:
Parameter Description
VAR_NAME_I Technical name of the variables
VAR_VALUE_EXT_I Name of value set
Variables for Single Hierarchy Nodes or Variables for Several Hierarchy Nodes
Parameter Description
VAR_NAME_I Technical name of the variables
VAR_VALUE_EXT_I Node key in external display
Key for hierarchy node
VAR_NODE_IOBJNM_I Node characteristic name
With characteristic nodes and text nodes, you
have to specify the characteristic name
(0HIER_NODE).
Hierarchy, Formula, and Text Variables
Parameter Description
VAR_NAME_I Technical name of the variables
VAR_VALUE_EXT_I Hierarchy name, formula value, text
Examples
Predefining the parameter variable
http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate&var_nam
e_1=myParameterVariable&var_value_ext_1=4711
Predefining the parameter variable (4711) and select options variable (1, 7 to 12)
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http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate&var_nam
e_1=myParameterVariable&var_value_ext_1=4711&var_name_2=mySelOptVar&var_operat
or_2=EQ&var_sign_2=I&var_value_low_ext_2=1&var_name_3=mySelOptVar&var_operator
_3=BT&var_sign_3=I&var_value_low_ext_3=7&var_value_high_ext_3=12
Predefining hierarchy nodes variable (DE, 0HIER NODE)
http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate&var_nam
e_1=myHryNodeVariable&var_value_ext_1=DE&var_node_iobjnm_1=0HIER_NODE
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Switching Web Templates
Use
As well as being able to call up Web templates [Seite 151] you are also able to switch between
different Web templates. When you switch to a different Web template, all the Web items and
data providers in the Web template in which you started, are retained. The Web items and data
providers that appear in the new Web template, and for which there is no object with the same
name, are generated from scratch. The system identifies the objects by their logical name.
The main difference between calling a Web template and switching to a different Web template is
that when you switch to a different Web template, the objects from the initial Web template are
transferred without being modified into the new Web report. This means, for example, that the
query view of the navigation status stays the same.
This function is particularly useful for switching from overview pages (often containing only
diagrams) to detailed pages (with tables and navigation blocks).
Features
CMD CHANGE_TEMPLATE
Parameter Description
TEMPLATE_ID Name of the Web template
Name under which you stored the Web
template in the Web Application Designer.
The parameters PAGEID and WBID that are used in BW 2.x are supported for the
Web templates created under BW 2.x. However, we recommend that you no longer
use these.
If you still want to set paratmeters for the new Web template, you can use command sequences
[Seite 232]. With the parameter APPLY_CMD_ON_TARGET = X, the command sequence can
then be used from the newly created page.
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Personalizing Web Templates
Use
With this command you can personalize a Web template for the user who is logged on. The next
time this user calls up the Web template with parameter USE_PERSONALIZATION=X, the
navigational state in the personalization template is displayed. This mechanism is especially
useful for portal pages.
CMD PERSONALIZE
Example
Removing Personalization
You can use this command to reset the Web template personalization for the current user.
CMD RESET_PERS
Example
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Creating Bookmarks
Use
Command that allows you to mark a Web application as a bookmark. The result of this instruction
is to display a Web application with a bookmark-enabled URL. You can call this URL at any time,
which results in a Web application that displays the same navigation status (including whether the
hierarchy is expanded) as the Web application from which the instruction was called.
CMD BOOKMARK
Parameter Description
BOOKMARK_DATA Store historical data about the bookmark
(optional) The Web application with the historical data is
displayed when you call up the bookmark.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
Bookmarks are normally used without data.
Example
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Changing Symbol Directory
Use
You use this command if you are working on a special Web application, and you want to use
symbols other than the symbols that are generally used, for example, for expanding and
collapsing hierarchies. The command assigns a different symbol directory to the Web template.
The names of the symbols remain unchanged. In the new directory the symbols
have to appear with their original names, but you are able to alter them in other
ways.
Features
CMD SET_URLS
Parameter Description
ICON_PREFIX Relative path to a symbol directory in the
MIME repository or on the ITS
Example
Displaying a Web template using symbols from a different directory
http://yourAppServer:yourPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate&cmd_1=
cmd%3DSET_URLS%26ICON_PREFIX%3DmyPath
A command sequence is used in this example.
See also:
Command Sequences [Seite 232]
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Releasing Web Templates
Use
You use this command to remove the current Web template and all its objects from the memory
of the application server. The Web template can no longer be accessed once you have carried
out this command. If you want to access the Web template again, you have to use the Call up
Web Template [Seite 151] command to recreate it.
You can call up other Web templates by using commands in a command sequence.
Features
CMD PAGE_FREE
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Ending the Session
Use
This command closes the current session on the application server.
Features
CMD LOG_OFF
~command (optional) Delete ITS logon
‘logoff’ = log off from ITS If you transfer this parameter, you need to log
on to the system again with your user and
password to reconnect.
This parameter is only required when
accessing via ITS.
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Variables
Use
With the commands for variables you can call up the variable screen again or change the variable
values.
For more information, see:
Calling the Variable Screen [Seite 165]
Changing Variable Values [Seite 166]
Default Variables for Web Applications [Seite 154]
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Calling up the Variables Screen
Use
This command allows you to call up the variables screen again for the current page. In the
variables screen, you are able to change the values of the variables that have been used so far.
You can also transfer new values over, as described in Default Variables for Web Applications
[Seite 154]. Along with the values already set, these new values are used as the default values in
the variables screen.
If the variables screen appears when you call up a Web application, you have to adjust the Web
template call (see Calling Web Templates [Seite 151]→ Standard Call).
You are not able to add filter parameters to the Call Variables Screen command.
Features
CMD PROCESS_VARIABLES
SUBCMD VARIABLE_SCREEN
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Changing the Values of Variables
Use
You can use this command to change the values of variables on the current page.
Enter the variable values as described in Default Variables for Web Applications [Seite 154].
Variables that you do not specify maintain their previous value.
With the Variable Value Change command, you cannot append filter parameters.
Features
CMD PROCESS_VARIABLES
SUBCMD VAR_SUBMIT
Example
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Calling the Broadcaster
Use
You can use this command to call the BEx Broadcaster. If nothing else is defined, the standard
Web template for broadcasting is called (0BROADCASTING_TEMPLATE). This is set in the
Customizing of SAP BW.
You can specify your own standard Web template for broadcasting in Customizing
under the following path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide→ SAP
NetWeaver → SAP Business Information Warehouse → Reporting-Relevant
Settings → BEx Web → Determine Settings for Web Templates
Features
CMD START_BROADCASTER
Parameter Description
SOURCE_OBJECT_TYPE (optional) Type of reporting object
This parameter establishes the type of
reporting object with which the broadcaster is
started.
The following values are possible:
HT: Web template
QU: Query
WB: Workbook
DP: Data provider
SOURCE_TEMPLATE (optional) Technical name of the Web template with
which the Broadcaster should be started.
SOURCE_WORKBOOK (optional) Technical name of the workbook with which the
Broadcaster should be started.
SOURCE_QUERY (optional) Technical name of the query with which the
Broadcaster should be started.
SOURCE_DATA_PROVIDER (optional) Logical name of the data provider with which
the Broadcaster should be started.
START_WIZARD (optional) Using this parameter, you determine whether
the Broadcaster should be started as a wizard.
X = Yes, ' ' = No
The wizard mode is only possible when the
source object is known.
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DISTRIBUTION_TYPE (optional) Presetting of distribution type.
In order to be able to work with this parameter,
you must start the Broadcaster as a wizard
(see the parameter START_WIZARD).
The following values are possible:
KM_EXPORT: Distribute to Enterprise Portal
MAIL: Distribute by e-mail
• If the SOURCE_OBJECT_TYPE parameter is not specified, however one of
the SOURCE_TEMPLATE, SOURCE_WORKBOOK, SOURCE_QUERY or
SOURCE_DATA_PROVIDER parameters is, the type of the reporting object
is determined automatically. If the SOURCE_OBJECT_TYPE parameter is
specified, it has to match the corresponding reporting object.
• Only one of the SOURCE_TEMPLATE, SOURCE_WORKBOOK,
SOURCE_QUERY or SOURCE_DATA_PROVIDER parameters may be
used.
An additional command LAUNCH_BROADCASTER exists for calling the BEx Broadcaster
from a running Web application:
CMD LAUNCH_BROADCASTER
In contrast to the START_BROADCASTER
command, the running Web application is
automatically distributed when the BEx
Broadcaster is called and the current
navigation state and stylesheet are transferred.
Parameter Description
START_WIZARD (optional) Using this parameter, you determine whether
the Broadcaster should be started as a wizard.
‘X’ = Yes default setting
‘ ’ = No
DISTRIBUTION_TYPE (optional) Presetting of distribution type.
In order to be able to work with this parameter,
you must start the Broadcaster as a wizard
(see the parameter START_WIZARD).
The following values are possible:
KM_EXPORT: Distribute to Enterprise Portal
MAIL: Distribute by e-mail
Example
Calling the Broadcaster for the DP1 data provider in wizard mode, and for distribution by
E-Mail
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Calling the Open Dialog
Use
You can use this command to call an open dialog for queries or query views. You can then
determine follow-up actions.
Prerequisites
In order to use this command you have to register the help service to a Web item. The
following additional attributes have to be added to a Web item in the HTML view in the Web
Application Designer:
Attribute Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
HW_OPEN_DIALOG
HELP_SERVICE_CLASS Technical name of the help service class:
CL_RSR_WWW_HWIND_OPEN_DIALOG
Features
Command structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
HW_OPEN_DIALOG
ITEM Logical name of the Web item with which you
have registered the help service.
SUBCMD Subcommand:
SELECTION
OBJECT_TYPE Type of reporting object:
QU: query; VW: query view
SUBMIT_PARAMETER Command that is to be executed after
successful object selection. Parameters
DATA_PROVIDER_ID or QUERY and
INFOCUBE are added to this command.
Example
Call open dialog for queries and reinitialize DATAPROVIDER_1 with the selected query
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Data Provider - Commands
Definition
Commands
It is possible to apply commands, such as filters, to data providers. In most cases, you must
specify parameters for these commands. Some commands allow you to specify a list of
parameter values. The parameter name is given an index “_1”, “_2”, ... This is shown in the
following with “Parametername_N”.
There is at least one example given for every command. This is displayed in the same syntax as
described under Command URLs [Seite 145].
All commands have the following parameters in common:
Parameter Description
CMD Name of the command
Most commands are triggered by this
parameter. As well as this type of command,
there are also generic commands with
parameters that you are able to assign to other
commands. Generic commands are always
applied after the named command.
DATA_PROVIDER Name of the data provider
You are able to apply a command to several
DATA_PROVIDER_N
data providers. You either specify a particular
data provider, or display a list of possible data
providers, or restrict the number of data
providers by using wildcards (MULTI=‘X’). The
command is applied to all these data providers,
as long as they support this action.
You must specify the data
provider(s).
MULTI Using the DATA_PROVIDER as a reference
If MULTI is set to ‘X’, the command is applied
to all the data providers that have
‘DATA_PROVIDER’ in their name. ‘*’ means all
data providers, for example. The parameter
has to be set to ‘X’ if several data providers are
specified in the form DATA_PROVIDER_N.
This parameter is optional.
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
• For some data provider commands you have to specify the 25-character
UIDs for structures or their elements. This can be specified as follows:
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In the Web application designer, drag the Web item Dropdown Box into your
Web template. Assign the desired data provider to the Web item. Under the
attribute Characteristic/Structure for the Web item Dropdown Box, select the
respective structure. Here you can see the UID. If you execute the Web template,
you can copy this UID from the HTML code. To do this, find the input tag with the
name FILTER_IOBJNM_1; the UID is in the attribute ‘value’. For the individual
structure items, you find the UID in the ‘value’ attribute for the respective option
tags.
• Since the commands for variables technically belong to the Web templates
and not to the data providers, you can also find the commands for variables
under the commands for Web templates. See Variables [Seite 164].
Example
Applying the command to the data provider ‘DP 1’
Applying the command to the data providers ’DP 1’ and ’DP 2’
Applying the command to all the data providers that contain ‘USA’ in their name
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General Data Provider Commands
Use
General data provider commands include:
Properties of Data Providers [Seite 175]
Resetting and Reinitializing Data Providers [Seite 177]
Back and Back to Start [Seite 179]
Jumping using the Report-Report Interface [Seite 180]
Exporting Data [Seite 181]
Saving Query Views [Seite 182]
Displaying a Copy of the Data Provider on a New Page [Seite 183]
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Properties of Data Providers
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
A data provider has a great variety of properties. You can change the properties by specifying the
parameter and its value. Therefore, you do not have to specify parameter 'CMD'.
The data provider properties are evaluated after the command processing has ended.
Structure
Parameter Description
ZERO_SUPPRESSION Hide zeros which occur in the inner or outer
rows and columns of a cross-classified table.
' ' = do not hide any zeros
A cross-classified table contains characteristics
'X' = hide overall results columns and rows in both the rows and columns.
which contain zero values Example of a cross-classified table:
'1' = only hide columns which have zeros in You create a query in which you analyze the
the cross-classified table net revenue of your products in relation to your
customers. The Product characteristic is
'2' = only hide overall results columns which located in the rows and the Customer
contain zeros characteristic and the key figure Net Revenue
'3' = only hide rows which have zeros in the 2004 are located in the columns.
cross-classified table See also the table below on Zero
'4' = only hide rows and columns which have Suppression for Structures.
zeros in the cross-classified table For more information, see Zero Row and Zero
Column Suppression [Extern].
'6' = only hide overall results rows which
contain zeros
ZERO_PRESENTATION Zero value display
'0' = display
'1' = display without currency/unit
'2' = do not display
'3' = display zero text
ZERO_TEXT Text for zero value display '3'
SHOW_SCALING_FACTORS Display scaling factors and exclude currency /
unit
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
SIGN_PRESENTATION +/- sign display
'1' = sign before number
'2' = sign after number
'3' = concatenated display
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FULL_CONCAT_KEYS Display of characteristic and attribute keys fully
concatenated
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
SHOW_DOCUMENTS Show document links for each characteristic
variant
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
SHOW_DR_LINKS Show Drag&Relate master data
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
UHRY_ACTIVE_ROWS Display rows as hierarchy
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
UHRY_CAPTION_ROWS Labeling for rows for hierarchical display
UHRY_LEVEL_ROWS Number of objects (characteristics, hierarchies,
structures) on the rows that are initially visible
as hierarchy when display is switched on.
UHRY_ACTIVE_COLUMNS Display columns as hierarchy
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
UHRY_CAPTION_COLUMNS Labeling for columns for hierarchical display
UHRY_LEVEL_COLUMNS Number of objects (characteristics, hierarchies,
structures) on the columns that are initially
visible as hierarchy when display is switched
on.
Zero Suppression for Structures
Parameter Description
SUPPRESSION The structure is included In the zero
suppression.
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
STRUCTURE_NAME Technical name of structure (UID)
In order to use zero suppression for structures, both parameters have to be specified.
Integration
The data provider properties can be added to every other command.
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Resetting and Reinitializing Data Providers
Use
You use this command to reinitialize existing data providers [Seite 172] of the query or query view
type. The data provider is recreated according to the parameters. The corresponding Web items
display the data for the new data providers [Seite 142].
If you are using a Web item that requires, for example, a specific characteristic
(such as filter dropdown box [Seite 24] ), you need to make sure that the new data
provider also supports this characteristic.
Features
CMD RESET_DATA_PROVIDER
Parameter Description
INFOCUBE Technical name of the InfoCube
QUERY Technical name of the query
VARIANT (optional) Variants, if you are required to enter a
variable
RRI (optional) The report-report interface is used to
convert the data provider. Jump targets by
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
report-report interface do not have to be
maintained for this purpose.
or
CMD RESET_DATA_PROVIDER
Parameter Description
DATA_PROVIDER_ID Technical name of the view
VARIANT (optional) Variants, if you are required to enter a
variable
RRI (optional) The report-report interface is used to
convert the data provider. Jump targets by
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
report-report interface do not have to be
maintained for this purpose.
Converting the ‘View1’ data provider to another query:
Converting the ‘View1’ data provider to a saved view:
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Converting the ‘View 1’ data provider to a saved view with transfer of filters
and variable values:
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Back and Back to Start
Definition
Back and Back to Start is a command for a data provider in the Web template.
Use
With the help of this command, you can perform the following functions for a data provider:
• undo the last action
• undo all actions
In contrast to using the Back function in the Web browser, these commands only
affect the specified data provider and not the entire page.
Structure
CMD Description
BACK Undoes the last action executed for this data
provider.
RESET Goes back to the navigation status that was
visible when the Web application was called
The last action for data provider ‘View 1’ is to be undone
All query views are to be reset to the status that was set when they were
called up
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Jumping Using Report-Report Interface
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can use this command to execute a report-to-report jump. You can jump from one Web
template to another Web template, to another query, or to a transaction in an R/3 system and
much more.
Structure
CMD RRI
Parameter Description
RRI_RECEIVER RRI Recipient ID
You can determine this ID in the Maintain
Sender Receiver Assignment screen in the BW
system (choose SAP Menu → Business
Explorer → Query → Jump Targets in the SAP
Easy Access Menu of the BW system).
DATA_ROW Data row
Context from which jump is made
(optional)
DATA_COLUMN Data column
Context from which jump is made
(optional)
IOBJNM A characteristic
Context from which jump is made
(optional)
Example
Jump to QURY0001
See also:
Report-Report Interface [Extern]
Editing Sender/Receiver Assignments to the R/RI in BW [Extern]
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Exporting Data
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can export the data of a data provider to a CSV or MS Excel 2000 file or an XML file with this
instruction.
Structure
CMD EXPORT
Parameter Description
FORMAT Format
'CSV' = CSV file
'XLS' = MS Excel 2000 file
'XML' = XML file
REDIRECT_URL (optional) This parameter is optional for use fort he
XML format:
The generated XML can be automatically
forwarded to antoher service as a form field if
this address is specified as the
REDIRECT_URL when the export command“is
called. This enhancement is especially useful
for integration scenarios in which post-
processing of query data should occur in
another service.
Notes about the XML format
The XML scheme is equivalent to data description in the Table Interface [Seite 281]
of the Web API reference. You can find more information under Web Service for
Access to Query Data [Extern].
Example
Exporting data to MS Excel 2000
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Saving the Query View
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You use this command to save a data provider as a reusable object (query view).
Structure
CMD SAVE_VIEW
Parameter Description
TECH_NAME Technical name of the view
DESCRIPTION Description
OVERWRITE Overwrite existing view
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
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Displaying a Copy of the Data Provider on a New
Page
Use
This command enables you to display a copy of the current navigation status of a data provider
[Seite 172] on a new page. This command is suitable for detailed windows, in which you navigate
independently of the overview window (see example).
Features
CMD RELEASE_DATA_PROVIDER
Parameter Description
TEMPLATE_ID (optional) Name of the Web template
Name under which you stored the Web
template in the Web Application Designer. If
the parameter is not specified, the standard
Web template is used.
Any other parameters for parameterizing See Object Tag for Properties of Web
your Web template Templates [Seite 125].
Displaying a copy of the status of the “View 1” data provider on a new page:
Displaying a copy of the status of the “View 1”data provider in a new window
with template 1:
JavaScript call: SAPBWOpenWindow("","Details",600,400);
If you still want to set parameters for the new page, you can use command sequences [Seite
232]. With the parameter APPLY_CMD_ON TARGET = X, the command sequence can then be
used from the newly created page.
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Calling the Ad-hoc Query Designer
Use
With this command, you can call the Ad-hoc Query Designer for a data provider in its own window
(Web Template). If the data provider has already been installed, the query it is based on is
transferred to the Ad-hoc Query Designer. Otherwise the Ad-hoc Query Designer is started
initially. When closing the Ad-hoc Query Designer, the data provider with the associated query is
reinitialized.
To execute a command, you need a Web template as a target template that
contains the Web item Ad-hoc Query Designer. An example of the construction of a
target template is Web template 0ADHOC_QUERYDESIGN.
Features
CMD LAUNCH_QUERY_DESIGNER
Parameter Description
TEMPLATE_ID Technical name of the Web template that
contains the Web item Ad-hoc Query Designer.
Example
Calling the Ad-hoc Query Designer for the Data Provider 'DP1'
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Filter
Definition
Filter is a command for a data provider in the Web template.
Use
Filter values can be set for characteristics and structures for a data provider. When calling the
command you can set several filters for the same characteristic/structure, or the same filter for
several different characteristics/structures. Filter is a generic command, which means you do not
have to set the ‘CMD’ parameter.
The filter parameters can be added to any command, with the exception of
calling the variable screen [Seite 165] and changing the values of variables [Seite
166].
The actual filtering process is carried out at the end of the operation.
In the internal display (see table below) you can easily determine the name of the
characteristic and the filter value using the URL parameter
&snippet_operations=%20 (see also Object Tag for the Properties of Web
Templates [Seite 125]). Call the Web application with this URL parameter. If you
filter using the context menu, the parameters FILTER_IOBJNM and
FILTER_VALUE are automatically added to the URL in the Web browser. You can
then use the desired values with Command URLs [Seite 145] in hyperlinks.
Structure
Parameter Description
FILTER_IOBJNM Name of the characteristic / structure by
which the system is to filter
FILTER_IOBJNM_N (optional)
Specify the technical name of the characteristic
(for example, 0COUNTRY) or the structure (25
characters)
FILTER_COLLAPSE (optional) Removing filter characteristics from the
drilldown
The characteristics that are specified under
FILTER_IOBJNM are taken from the axes after
the filter has been applied. If you do not specify
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No the parameters, the system assumes you want
to use the value ‘X’ = Yes.
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FILTER _SIGN_N (optional) Row properties
'I' found values are added,
'E' found values are removed.
If the parameter is not specified,
then the system assumes you
want to use the value 'I'.
If FILTER_IOBJNM_N is not specified for index n, the value from FILTER_IOBJNM
is used, if available.
For filtering individual values, the following parameters are also specified:
Parameter Description
FILTER_VALUE Filter Value
Value, by which the system is to filter.
FILTER_VALUE_N
FILTER_VALUE_EXT
FILTER_VALUE_EXT_N If the variant with ending 'EXT' is
selected, the fully compounded
value has to be entered in the
external format, for example,
24.12.2000.
If the ending 'EXT' is not used,
the fully compounded value has
to be entered in the internal
format, for example, 20001224
for 24.12.2000.
FILTER_VALUE_TYPE (optional) Type of value specified under
FILTER_VALUE
FILTER_VALUE_TYPE_N (optional)
‘VALUE’ : Characteristic value key
'VARIABLE_EXIT' : Exit variable name. The
filter is set using the values returned by the
variable exit. Parameter, interval, and selection
option variables are allowed for customer and
SAP exit variables, as well as for default
values.
FILTER_OPERATOR (optional) An operator
'EQ' = Individual value
FILTER_OPERATOR_N (optional)
'LT' = Less than
'LE' = Less than or equal to
'GT' = Greater than
'GE' = Greater than or equal to
If no operator is specified, then
the system assumes you want to
use the value 'EQ'.
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The following parameters are also accepted for filtering intervals:
Parameter Description
FILTER_VALUE_LOW Filter value – lower limit (not compounded)
FILTER_VALUE_LOW_N
FILTER_VALUE_LOW_EXT
FILTER_VALUE_LOW_EXT_N
FILTER_VALUE_HIGH Filter value – upper limit (not compounded)
FILTER_VALUE_HIGH_N
FILTER_VALUE_HIGH_EXT
FILTER_VALUE_HIGH_EXT_N
The following parameters are also accepted for filtering hierarchy nodes:
parameter Description
FILTER_VALUE Hierarchy node name
FILTER_VALUE_N
FILTER_NODE_IOBJNM (optional) Node characteristic name
This parameter must be specified if the system
FILTER_NODE_IOBJNM_N (optional)
filters by hierarchy nodes. The characteristic
name has to be specified for characteristic
nodes and for text nodes (0HIER_NODE).
Examples
Filter Data Provider ’View1’ by Country: Germany
Filter Data Provider ’View1’ by First 3 Months
Filter All Data Providers by Costs and Countries: Germany and USA
Filter All Data Providers by Current Month
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Removing Filters
Definition
Remove Filter is a command for a data provider in the Web template.
Use
You use this command to remove the filter from a characteristic or a structure for one or more
data providers.
Structure
CMD Remove_Filter
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of the characteristic/structure
IOBJNM_N Specify here the technical name of the
characteristic (0COUNTRY, for example) or
structure (25 characters) from which you want
to delete the filter. It is also possible to specify
a list of characteristics/structures.
ALL Remove all filters
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No Alternatively to listing characteristics and
structures, you can remove all filters.
Examples
Remove filter by country for data provider ‘View1’
Remove filter for country from all data providers and filter according to calendar year
2000:
Remove all filters by country from data providers and filter according to calendar year
2000
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Drilldown
Definition
Drilldown is a command for a data provider in the Web template.
Use
Use this command to change the position of a characteristic or a structure for one or more data
providers.
Structure
CMD Expand
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of the characteristic/structure
Specify the technical name of the characteristic
here (for example, 0COUNTRY) or the
structure (25-place character sequence that
you want to bring into the drilldown.
AXIS (optional) Axis on which the characteristic/structure is
to be based
‘X’ = columns
If the PARENT_IOBJNM parameter is not
‘Y’ = rows
specified, the characteristic/structure is brought
’ ’ = Free characteristics (=remove drilldown) onto the axis behind the other
characteristics/structures. If you do not specify
the parameter AXIS, the value ‘Y’ is used for
characteristics, and ‘X’ for structures.
PARENT_IOBJNM (optional) Name of a characteristic/structure on the
axis
Specify this parameter to move a
characteristic/structure behind another one on
an axis.
Examples
Drilldown data provider, ‘View1’ by country
Drilldown data provider view1 according to country and filter according to calendar year
2000
Drag periods 1, 2, and 3 (2000) from data provider ‘View1’ to the columns
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Remove Drilldown
Definition
Remove Drilldown is a command for a data provider in the Web template.
Use
Use this command to remove a characteristic or a structure from the drilldown for one or more
data providers. This command is the same as the command Drilldown [Seite 189] if the
parameter AXIS=’ ‘ is set.
Structure
CMD Collapse
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of the characteristic/structure
Specify the technical name of the characteristic
here (for example, 0COUNTRY) or the
structure (25-place character sequence) that
you want to remove from the drilldown.
Example
Remove drilldown by country for data provider ‘View1’
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Switching Characteristics/Structures
Definition
Swap characteristics/structures is a command for a DataProvider in the Web template.
Use
Calling up this command allows you to switch characteristics/structures for one or more
DataProviders.
Structure
CMD Exchange
Parameter Description
IOBJNM_1 Name of characteristic/structure
Specify the technical name of the 1st
characteristic (0COUNTRY, for example) or the
1st structure (25 characters) here.
IOBJNM_2 Name of characteristic/structure
Specify the technical name of the 2nd
characteristic (0COUNTRY, for example) or the
2nd structure (25 characters) here.
Example
Replace drilldown by country with drilldown by calendar year in DataProvider ‘View1’
or
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Swap Axes
Definition
Swap Axes is a command for a DataProvider in the Web template.
Use
This command switches the roles of the axes (the list is reversed). All the characteristics and
structures in the rows are moved into the columns, and all the characteristics and structures in
the columns are moved into the rows.
Structure
CMD Switch_Axes
Swap axes for DataProvider ‘View1’
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Setting the Navigational Status
Definition
Set Navigation Status is a command for a Data Provider in the Web Template.
Use
By calling up this command, you can restructure or redistribute characteristics and structures on
the axes.
Structure
CMD SET_NAV_STATE
Parameter Description
ALL Redistribute all characteristics and
structures
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
If this parameter is set to ‘X’, then all
characteristics and structures are taken from
the axes and redistributed according to the
other parameters.
If the parameter is not set or is set to ‘ ‘, then
the listed characteristics are assigned
according to the parameters on the axes.
IOBJNM Name of the characteristic/structure
IOBJNM_N Specify here the technical name of the
characteristic (such as 0COUNTRY) / structure
(25 character string) that you want to place on
the axis.
AXIS Axis on which the characteristic/structure is
to be based
AXIS_N
The characteristic or structure is based on the
‘X’ = columns
axis. The parameter POSITION determines its
‘Y’ = rows position on the axis.
' ' = free characteristics
POSITION Position on an axis
POSITION_N By specifying the position, the characteristic or
structure is set for this position on the axis.
If the position is not specified or
set to ‘0’, the
characteristic/structure is placed
at the end of the drilldown
sequence.
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Moving the key figure structure to the rows and removing the calendar year
and planned/actual structure from the columns
Make sure that the cost centers are in drilldown for all DataProviders and not
the materials
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Sorting
Definition
Sort is a command for a DataProvider in the Web template.
Use
You use this command to sort according to characteristics or values, depending on
parameterization.
Structure
CMD Sort
Parameter Description
SORT_TYPE Type of sort
'K' = Key Characteristics can be sorted by key, by name
or by hierarchy (if a display hierarchy is active
'T' = Text
for the characteristic). Or they can be sorted
'H' = Hierarchy according to a selection (providing that there is
a restriction on several single values in the
'S' = Selection
query definition or dynamically on the
'W' = Value DataProvider. You can also sort according to
values.
SORT_DIRECTION Required sort direction
'A' = Ascending
'D' = Descending
The sort direction for sort_type=H
is always 'A'.
IOBJNM Characteristic that you want to sort
Only for sorting characteristics. This parameter is omitted when
you are sorting according to
values.
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_1 Structural component of the first structure
If the system sorts by a value, the value cell
must be set precisely. To do this, you have to
Only for sorting according to specify the components of the structure (25-
value. character string) for all the occurring structures
(maximum 2).
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_2 Component of the second structure
If 2 structures are defined in the query, the
structural component of the second structure
Only for sorting according to must also be specified.
value.
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Sort customers for DataProvider ‘View1’ by Text in ascending order
Sorting List According to Actual Sales, in Descending Order
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Setting Properties of Display Attributes
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can change the properties of display attributes with this command.
Structure
CMD SET_ATTRIBUTE
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Specify the technical name of the characteristic
(0COUNTRY, for example) to which the
attribute belongs here.
ATTRINM Name of the attribute
Define the technical name of the display
attribute here.
ACTIVE Display attribute
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
POSITION Position of the attribute within the attribute
PRESENTATION Layout
'KEY' = key
'TEXT' = shortest text
'TEXT_MD' = middle-length text
'TEXT_LG' = long text
'KEY_TEXT' = key and text
'TEXT_KEY' = text and key
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Results Row Position
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can define the position of the results row with this command. Hierarchy nodes are also based
on this setting if there are other objects with competing settings on the hierarchy axis.
Structure
Results Position
CMD SET_RESULT_POSITION
Parameter Description
AXIS Axis on which the result position should be
set
‘X’ = columns
‘Y’ = rows
RESULT_POSITION Results Position
'TOP' = Top/left
'BOTTOM' = Bottom/right
Hierarchy Node Position
CMD SET_RESULT_POSITION
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Enter the technical name of the characteristic
on which the hierarchy node position should be
defined here.
RESULT_POSITION Node position
'TOP' = Top (left) The information in brackets represent what
happens if the characteristic is on the columns.
'BOTTOM' = Bottom (right)
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Suppressing Result Rows
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can suppress results row with this command.
Structure
CMD SET_SUPPRESSION
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Define the technical name of the characteristic
(e.g. 0COUNTRY) here.
RESULT_SUPPRESSION Suppression method
'NEVER' = No suppression
'CONDITIONAL' = Conditional suppression
'ALWAYS' = Always suppress
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Setting the Display
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can change the display of characteristics, hierarchy node types and attributes with this
command.
Structure
CMD SET_PRESENTATION
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Define the technical name of the characteristic
(e.g. 0COUNTRY) here.
NODE_IOBJNM (Option 1) Node characteristic name
With characteristic nodes and text nodes, you
have to specify the characteristic name
(0HIER_NODE).
ATTRINM (Option 2) Name of the attribute
Define the technical name of the display
attribute here.
PRESENTATION Layout
'NONE' = No display (only for characteristics)
'KEY' = key
'TEXT' = shortest text
'TEXT_MD' = middle-length text
'TEXT_LG' = long text
'KEY_TEXT' = key and text
'TEXT_KEY' = text and key
'KEY_TEXT' = Key and medium text
'KEY_TEXT' = Key and long text
For data provider DATAPROVIDER_1, set the display of the InfoObject 0CUSTOMER to key
and text
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Displaying Documents
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can call the document display for the selected context with this command.
Structure
You can access four different contexts:
CMD DOCUMENTS
Parameter Description
NAVIGATIONAL_STATE (Option 1) Documents for the current navigation status
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
DATA_ROW (Option 2) Documents for a data cell: Y coordinate
Coordinates in the data block
DATA_COLUMN (Option 2) Documents for a data cell: X coordinate
Coordinates in the data block
IOBJNM (Option 3) Documents for a characteristic
IOBJNM (Option 4) Documents for a characteristic value:
characteristic
VALUE (Option 4) Documents for a characteristic value: key
Characteristic value in internal representation
(without conversion exit)
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Dialogs
Use
With the commands for dialogs, you can call up the respective dialogs in order to make settings
there. You can find the descriptions for individual dialogs in Web applications under Analysis &
Reporting: BEx Web Applications [Extern].
For more information on the individual commands for dialogs, see
Calling the Query Properties Dialog Box [Seite 203]
Calling the Dialog Box for Defining Formulas [Seite 204]
Calling up Input Help [Seite 205]
Calling the Dialog Box for Properties of Characteristics [Seite 206]
Calling the Currency Translation Dialog Box [Seite 207]
Calling the Dialog Box for Defining Exceptions [Seite 208]
Calling the Dialog Box for Defining Conditions [Seite 209]
Calling the Dialog Box for Cell Properties [Seite 210]
Saving the Dialog Query View [Seite 211]
Under Creating Your Own Dialogs [Seite 213] you can find information on how you can
implement your own dialogs using an ABAP class.
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Calling Dialog Query Properties
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can call the Query Properties dialog with this instruction.
Structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
QUERY_PROPERTIES
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Calling Up Dialog Box for Formula Definition
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can use this command to call up a dialog box for defining a new or an existing formula.
Structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
DP_VIEW_SET_CALC_MEMBER
SUBCMD NEW
FORMULA_STRUCTURE Technical name of structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
DP_VIEW_SET_CALC_MEMBER
SUBCMD CHANGE
FORMULA_ID Technical name of formula
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Calling up Input Help
Definition
Calling Value Help is a command for a data provider in the Web template.
Use
With the help of this command, you can call up input help for a characteristic or a structure of a
data provider.
Structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
DP_VIEW_FILTER
IOBJNM Name of the characteristic/structure
Specify the technical name of the characteristic
here (for example, 0COUNTRY) or the
structure (25-place character sequence) for
which you want to call value help.
BOOKED_VALUES Using posted values for value help
If this parameter is not specified or is not set to
‘X’, only values are displayed in the input help
that are also booked in the InfoProvider within
the scope of the currently valid filter conditions.
It can take a long time under certain
circumstances.
If the parameter is set to ' ', all dimension table
values are displayed. This can be quicker, but
can also display values that do not appear in
the InfoProvider under the current filter
conditions and when filtering can give the result
No corresponding data found.
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Calling the Characteristic Properties Dialog
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can call the Characteristic Properties dialog with this command.
Structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
CHAR_PROPERTIES
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Define the technical name of the characteristic
(e.g. 0COUNTRY) here.
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Calling a Dialog for Currency Translation
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can call the dialog for currency translation with this command.
Structure
CMD Process_help_window
HELP_SERVICE CURRENCY_CONVERSION
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Calling a Dialog for Defining Exceptions
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can call the dialog for defining exceptions with this command.
Structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
EXCEPTION_DEFINITION
EXCEPTION_ID Name of exception
Enter the technical name of the exception here
if you want to change an existing exception. If
no value is defined for this parameter, a new
exception will be created.
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Calling a Dialog for Defining Conditions
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can call the dialog for defining conditions with this command.
Structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
CONDITION_DEFINITION
CONDITION_ID Name of the condition
Enter the technical name of the condition here
if you want to change an existing condition. If
no value is defined for this parameter, a new
condition will be created.
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Calling a Dialog for Cell Properties
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can call the dialog for cell properties with this command.
Structure
CMD Process_help_window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
STRUC_MEMBER_PROPERTIES
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_1 Structural component of the first structure
Enter the value of the first structural
component here. The combination of structural
components defines the coordinates for a cell.
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_2 Structural component of the second
structure (if it exists)
Enter the value of the second structural
component here. The combination of structural
components defines the coordinates for a cell.
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Save Query View Dialog Box
Use
With this command you call a dialog for saving a query view. You can specify a follow-up action
here if necessary. Also see Saving Query Views [Seite 182].
Prerequisites
In order to use this command you have to register the help service to a Web item. The following
additional attributes have to be added to a Web item that is assigned to the corresponding data
provider in the HTML view in the Web Application Designer:
Attribute Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service
(SAVE_VIEW)
HELP_SERVICE_CLASS Technical name of the help service class
(CL_RSR_WWW_HWIND_SAVE_VIEW)
Features
Command structure
CMD Process_Help_Window
Parameter Description
HELP_SERVICE Name of the help service:
SAVE_VIEW
ITEM Logical name of the Web item with which you
have registered the help service.
LOCAL_VIEW A query view can be saved locally (that is,
without specifying a technical name). The
query view does not appear in the open dialog
in this case. When you save locally, only a
GUID (Global Unique Identifier) is generated.
'X' = Yes; ' ' = No (standard setting)
It is usually only useful to use this parameter if
you also specify the SUBMIT_TARGET
parameter.
SUBMIT_TARGET URL for the follow-up action. When you
execute the URL the parameters
DATA_PROVIDER_ID (technical name of the
query view) and DESCRIPTION (name of the
query views) are added to it.
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Example
Call dialog for saving a query view that is connected to Web Item WEB_ITEM_1
Call help service for save view, where the view is saved as a local view (parameter
LOCAL_VIEW) and a new entry is added to item VIEWDDITEM in the template that is calling the
help service (parameter SUBMIT_TARGET).
Call help service for the Save Query View dialog, where the query view is saved as a local
query view (parameter LOCAL_VIEW) and a new entry is to be added to the Web item
VIEWDDITEM (query view – selection) in the Web template calling the help service
(parameter SUBMIT_TARGET)
SAPBWOpenURL('&SUBMIT_TARGET=' + escape(opener.SAP_BW_URL_Get() +
'&CMD=ADD&ITEM=VIEWDDITEM&ITEM_ID=MYITEM')
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Creating Your Own Dialogs
Use
With your own dialogs, you can generate your own HTML pages and call them from Web
applications. To do this, you create your own ABAP class that inherits the associated properties
and parameters from the class CL_RSR_WWW_HELP_WINDOW and you redefine one or more
methods for this class. In your own ABAP class, you create the HTML code or create an URL for
redirecting.
The ABAP class enables access to the current navigational state of the Web application. Within
the ABAP class you can process commands and call any ABAP code (function modules and so
on). In this way it is possible to display data as checkboxes, to change it, and then to write it to
database tables using ABAP function modules.
Your own Business Server Page (BSP) applications provide an alternative to this
procedure. BSP applications, however, cannot access the current navigational
state of the Web application. For more information, see Business Server Pages
[Extern].
The use of your own dialogs allows redirects of URLs. URLs can be extended with additional
parameters that are not known when the Web application is first called. If the parameters are
known during the first call, they can be inserted into the HTML code as JavaScript variables using
the Web Design API for tables. Often, however, parameters are only required for specific, rare
user actions. In these cases, due to performance and network issues, it makes sense to
determine the parameters using your own dialog.
If standalone HTML pages or redirects are not necessary, and instead only parts of the Web
application need to be changed, it makes sense to use the Web Design API for Tables [Seite 277]
or JavaScript functions.
Prerequisites
You have created a Web application that contains at least one Web item. This Web item is
necessary to use the ABAP class in the Web template (see below).
Procedure
Creating an ABAP Class
...
1. From the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Tools → ABAP Workbench → Development →
Class Builder (transaction SE24). See also Class Builder [Extern].
You can also use the Object Navigator from the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE
80) to generate a class. See also Object Navigator [Extern].
2. To create a new class, under Object Type, enter a technical name for your class (for
example, ZCL_RSR_WWW_HELP_WINDOW) and choose (Create). The Create Class
YourClassName dialog box then appears.
3. Save your class. You get to the Object Catalog screen.
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4. Depending on the system configuration in regard to changes and the transport of objects,
either choose a package or save your class as a local object. For more information, speak
to your system administrator. The Class Builder: Change Class YOURCLASSNAME
screen.
5. Choose Superclass on the Properties tab page. Under Inherits from, enter
CL_RSR_WWW_HELP_WINDOW as the superclass.
6. To see all of the inherited properties and methods of the class
CL_RSR_WWW_HELP_WINDOW in your ABAP class, choose (Save).
7. On the Methods tab page, choose the method PROCESS_CMD that you want to redefine
and choose (Redefine).
8. To change the implementation of the method, call up the method name by double clicking.
9. To get back to the original screen, choose (Back)
10. Save your changes.
11. To activate event linking, choose (Activate).
Using the ABAP Method PROCESS_CMD
• The ABAP method PROCESS_CMD is automatically called by the Web Application
Framework when you call your own dialog from a Web application. Using this method, the
commands received and their parameters can be processed.
• The commands and parameters from the URL are transferred to the method
PROCESS_CMD in the import parameter I_R_PARAMETER. With the I_R_PARAMTER-
>GET ABAP method, individual commands and parameters can be queried.
• Access to the information from the Web Application Framework is possible using the
attribute N_R_PAGE.
data: l_cmd type string.
l_cmd = i_r_parameter->get( i_id = cl_rsr_www_page=>c_parameter_subcmd ).
• For better structuring, it makes sense to distribute processing of individual commands to
separate ABAP methods. These methods generate the HTML.
• The result of the ABAP method PROCESS_CMD can be an HTML page or redirecting for a
URL. The HTML page is returned to the attribute N_SX_OUTPUT-STRING as a character
string. The return of the URL occurs in the attribute N_SX_OUTPUT-REDIRECT_URL.
Using an ABAP Class in a Web Template
12. To be able to use the ABAP class you created, it must be included in a Web template.
...
1. Open your Web template, which includes at least one Web item, in the BEx Web
Application Designer.
2. Use the HTML tab page to switch to the HTML view of the Web Application Designer.
3. Navigation to the object tag of the Web item and insert the following parameter lines into
the HTML, to make the ABAP class known as HELP_SERVICE within the Web template.
…
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…
…
…
The parameter HELP_SERVICE contains the name of your own dialog within the Web
template. The parameter HELP_SERVICE_CLASS includes the name of the ABAP class.
4. Insert a Command URL [Seite 145] as a hyperlink, context menu or form. Specification of
the parameter CMD; HELP_SERVICE, ITEM is mandatory. You can also attach your
ownoptional commands (for example, SUBCMD, and so on).
Example in HTML
">Open Dialog
Example in JavaScript
SAPBWOpenURL( SAP_BW_URL_Get()
+ "&CMD=PROCESS_HELP_WINDOW”
+ “&HELP_SERVICE=DIALOG_1”
+ “&ITEM=TABLE_1”
+ “&SUBCMD=COMMAND_2");
For more information on calling dialogs, see Saving Dialog Query Views [Seite 211].
5. Save the changes.
6. Execute the Web template in the browser.
Note that already existing Bookmarks [Seite 160] for a Web template into which you
have integrated your own dialog (HELP_SERVICE) in the meantime do not
recognize this dialog. In addition to the current navigational state (data provider),
bookmarks also save the current state of the Web item.
Debugging the ABAP Class
For more information on debugging ABAP classes in Web applications, see Creating and Using
ABAP Classes [Seite 278].
Result
You have created an ABAP class and have redefined one or more methods to extend a Web
application with your own HTML pages.
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Exceptions and Conditions
Use
With the commands for exceptions and conditions, you can create new exceptions or conditions,
change existing exceptions or conditions, or set their status (inactive/active).
You can find additional information about the individual commands under
Commands for Exceptions [Seite 217]
Setting the Status of an Exception [Seite 220]
Commands for Conditions [Seite 221]
Setting the Status of a Condition [Seite 223]
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Commands for Exceptions
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
'You can change existing (local) exceptions and define new (local) ones with this command.
Exceptions that were defined in the Query Designer cannot be changed.
Structure
CMD SET_EXCEPTION
Parameter Description
EXCEPTION_ID ID of the exception to be changed
If there is no exception with this ID, a new one
(optional)
is created. A new exception is also created if
this parameter is not filled. For how to
determine the Exception_ID, see the notes
below.
ACTIVE Exception active
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
DESCRIPTION Description
This text is displayed in the list of exceptions.
IOBJNM_I Context in which a characteristic must be
The exception is only evaluated if the data cell
for the given characteristic is in the context
described by parameters OPERATOR and
VALUE.
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_1 Structural component of the first structure
Values: ‘UID’ or ‘ALL’ If the exception refers to one specific structural
component, you have to specify this by
entering the unique ID (UID). This is the 25
character string.
STRUCTURE_NAME_1 If the exception refers to all structural elements
and you have assigned the value ‘ALL’ to the
STRUCTURE_MEMBER parameter, you also
have to specify the parameter
STRUCTURE_NAME_1 by entering the
structure name (25 character string).
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_2 Component of the second structure
See the remarks on
STRUCTURE_NAME_2
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_1.
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RELATIVE_VALUES (optional) Validity area for all characteristics not listed
If you assign the value ‘X’ to the parameter, the
values for all characteristics that are not listed
can be arbitrary. This is to be recommended
for relative values such as, for example,
percentage deviations.
If you assign the value ‘ ’ to the parameter, all
characteristics that are not listed have to be
aggregated. The exception is only valid fort he
aggregated values of the characteristics that
are not listed.
See Defining Exceptions [Extern].
OPERATOR_I Context in which a characteristic must be
Valid operators are:
'AL' = No restrictions
'AG' = Aggregated (no filtering)
'EQ' = A certain value
'NA' = Restricted to a value
'HL' = Hierarchy level
VALUE_I Context in which a characteristic must be
Key of the characteristic value if operator 'EQ'
and hierarchy level if operator 'HL'.
ALERT_LEVEL_J Alert Level
The alert level can have the values 1, 2 and 3
for good numbers, 4, 5 and 6 for critical
numbers and 7, 8, and 9 for bad numbers.
OPERATOR_J Operator for the data values
'EQ' = Equal to
'NE' = Not equal to
'BT' = Interval
'LE' : Less than or equal to
'LT' = Less than
'GE' : Greater than or equal to
'GT' = Greater than
VALUE_LOW_J Data cell value
VALUE_HIGH_J Data cell value to
This parameter is only needed for interval
operators.
To determine the Exception_ID, proceed as follows:
• Create a Web application with the List of Exceptions Web item.
• Call the Web application and deactivate the snippet operations
(SNIPPET_OPERATIONS=' ') in the Web application URL.
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• Choose Activate or Deactivate in the context menu for the List of Exceptions
or choose (Activate/Deactivate).
You can now see the Exception_ID in the URL. Alternatively, you can also
see the Exception_ID in the source code for the Web application (View
Source).
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Setting the Status of an Exception
Definition
Set Status of an Exception is a command for a DataProvider in the Web template.
Use
Calling up this command allows you to change the status for a DataProvider exception.
Structure
CMD Set_Exception_State
Parameter Description
EXCEPTION_ID Technical name of the exception
Give the technical name of the exception here
(25 character string).
ACTIVE (Option 1) Required exception status
‘X’ = activate, ‘ ’ = deactivate
TOGGLE_STATE (Option 2) Change the exception status
‘X’ = switch, ‘ ’ = do not switch If this parameter is set to ‘X’, the exception is
activated if it was previously not active and
deactivated if active.
Examples
Set exception “Problems in Sales” from DataProvider ‘Query View 1’ to active
Switch exception “Problems in Sales” from DataProvider ‘Query View1’
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Commands for Conditions
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
'You can change existing (local) conditions and define new (local) ones with this command.
Conditions that were defined in the Query Designer cannot be changed.
Structure
CMD SET_CONDITION
Parameter Description
CONDITION_ID ID of the condition to be changed
If there is no condition with this ID, a new
(optional)
condition is created. A new condition is also
created if this parameter is not filled. For how
to determine the CONDITION_ID, see the
notes below.
ACTIVE Condition active
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
DESCRIPTION Description
This text is displayed in the list of conditions.
IOBJNM_I List of characteristics
List of the characteristics for which the
condition should be applied in combination. If
no characteristic is specified, the condition is
applied to all characteristics.
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_1_I Structural component of the first structure
A condition always refers to exactly one value
cell. To do this, you have to specify the
components of the structure (25-character
string) for all the occurring structures
(maximum 2).
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_2_I Structural component of the second
structure (if it exists)
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OPERATOR_I An operator
'EQ' = Equal to
'NE' = Not equal to
'BT' = Interval
'LE' : Less than or equal to
'LT' = Less than
'GE' : Greater than or equal to
'GT' = Greater than
'TC' = Top n
'TP' = Top percent
'TS' = Top sum
'BC' = Bottom n
'BP' = Bottom percent
'BS' = Bottom sum
VALUE_LOW_I Numerical value for operator
VALUE_HIGH_I Numerical value for operator
Only the interval operator needs this value.
To determine Condition_ID, proceed as follows:
• Create a Web application with the List of Conditions Web item.
• Call the Web application and deactivate the snippet operations
(SNIPPET_OPERATIONS=' ') in the Web application URL.
• Choose Activate or Deactivate in the context menu for the List of Conditions
or choose (Activate/Deactivate).
You can now see the Condition_ID in the URL. Alternatively, you can also
see the Condition_ID in the source code for the Web application (View
Source).
•
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Setting the Status of a Condition
Definition
Set Status of a Condition is a command for a DataProvider in the Web template.
Use
Calling up this command allows you to change the status for a DataProvider condition.
Structure
CMD Set_Condition_State
Parameter Description
CONDITION_ID Technical name of the condition
Give the technical name of the condition here
(25 character string).
ACTIVE (Option 1) Required status for the condition
‘X’ = activate, ‘ ’ = deactivate
TOGGLE_STATE (Option 2) Change the status of the condition
‘X’ = switch, ‘ ’ = do not switch If this attribute is set to ‘X’, the condition is
activated, if it is not active already, and
deactivated, if it is active.
Examples
Set condition “Top 10 Customers” from the DataProvider ‘Query View1’ to Active
Switch condition “Top 10 Customers” from DataProvider ‘Query View1’
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Commands for Currency Translation
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can define a new currency translation for the data provider with this command.
Structure
CMD CURRENCY_CONVERSION
Parameter Description
CUR_CONV_METHOD Currency translation type
CUR_CONV_TYPE Translation type
‘0’ = database currency
'1' = as in the query definition
'2' = to target currency
'3' = to target currency via query definition
currency
TARGET_CURRENCY Target currency
Only need be specified for CUR_CONV_TYPE
2 and 3
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Commands for Values Cells
Definition
Command for a data provider.
Use
You can change the properties of value cells with this command.
Structure
CMD SET_VALUE_PROPERTIES
Parameter Description
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_1 Structural component of the first structure
The properties are defined for a value cell. To
do this, you have to specify the components of
the structure (25-character string) for all the
occurring structures (maximum 2).
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_2 Structural component of the second
structure (if it exists)
SCALING_FACTOR Scaling factors
0=No scaling, 1=Factor 10, 2=Factor 100, ...
DECIMAL_PLACES Number of displayed decimal places
EMPHASIS Display with highlighting
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
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List Calculations
Definition
List Calculations is a command for a data provider in the Web template.
Use
With this command you can change the settings for calculating lists for a value cell.
Structure
CMD SET_LIST_CALCULATION
Parameter Description
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_1 Structural component of the first structure
The value cell must be determined exactly for
calculating lists. To do this, you have to specify
the components of the structure (25-character
string) for all the occurring structures
(maximum 2).
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_2 Structural component of the second
structure (if it exists)
APPLY_TO_RESULTS (optional) Use calculation guidelines also for event
cells
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
CUMULATION (optional) Cumulated output
'X' = Yes, ' ' = No
VALUE_CALCULATION (optional) Calculations
' ' = No list calculation
'R' = Normalizing for query result
'G’ = Normalizing for overall result
'C' = Normalizing for result
'S' = Ranking list
'O' = Ranking list (Olympic)
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RESULT_CALCULATION (optional) Calculations for result cells
'00' = No list calculation
'01' = Summation
'02' = Maximum
'03' = Minimum
'04' = Count of all values
'05' = Count of all values 0
'06' = Average using all values
'07' = Average using all values 0
'08' = Standard deviation
'09' = Variance
'10' = Suppress results
'11' = First value
'12' = Last value
Example
Display maximum plan sales
See also:
OLAP Functions for Active Cells [Extern]
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Operations for Display Hierarchies
Definition
Operations on Display Hierarchies contains commands for a data provider in a Web template.
Use
There are five operations that you apply to display hierarchies:
...
1. With the SET_HIERARCHY_STATE command, you activate or deactivate a display
hierarchy that has been assigned to a characteristic (for example, in the query definition or
in a query view).
CMD SET_HIERARCHY_STATE
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Characteristic with a display hierarchy
assigned to it already.
ACTIVE (Option 1) Required status of the display hierarchy.
‘X’ = activate, ‘ ’ = deactivate
TOGGLE_STATE (Option 2) Switch the status of a hierarchy
If this parameter is set to ‘X’, the display
‘X’ = switch, ‘ ’ = do not switch
hierarchy is activated if it was previously not
active and deactivated if active.
Activating a Hierarchy for the Cost Center Characteristic for Data Provider
‘View1’
2. You use the SET_HIERARCHY command to assign a display hierarchy to a characteristic.
CMD SET_HIERARCHY
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Characteristic that you want to assign a display
hierarchy to.
HIERARCHY_NAME Technical name of the hierarchy
HIERARCHY_VERSION Hierarchy version
If the hierarchy has a particular version, you
must specify the version. Otherwise you can
leave out this parameter.
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HIERARCHY_DATE Key date for the hierarchy
You specify the key date for time-dependent
hierarchies here. The date must be formatted
as YearMonthDay (for example, 20001224).
If the parameter is not transferred,
the key date in the query is
copied.
ACTIVE Required status of the display hierarchy.
‘X’ = activate, ‘ ’ = deactivate
Assigning ‘MyHierarchy’ to the Cost Center Characteristic for Data Provider
‘View1’
3. You use the DRILL_TO_LEVEL command to expand the display hierarchy up to a
specified hierarchy level.
CMD DRILL_TO_LEVEL
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Characteristic, to which an active display
hierarchy is assigned.
LEVEL Hierarchy level
Level to which you want to expand the
hierarchy. Level 1 is the root level.
If a hierarchy node is filtered at
the same time, make sure that the
level is higher than the level of the
filtered node.
Drilldown Cost Center Characteristic for Data Provider ‘View1’ up to Level 3
4. You use the SET_DRILL_STATE command you can expand and collapse a node from a
display hierarchy.
Note that the node must be visible in the list in the current navigation status.
The command is a useful way of influencing the extent to which the hierarchy is expanded
when you are calling a Web application, activating a hierarchy, or determining and
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activating a hierarchy. Command sequences are used in order to execute both commands
at the same time.
CMD SET_DRILL_STATE
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Characteristic, to which an active display
hierarchy is assigned.
POSITION Data position in the drilldown
Since several objects can be drilled down on
an axis, the node specifications are no longer
unique. Therefore, the axis position is used
instead. For example, the fifth data line.
DRILL_STATE (optional) Level to which you want the hierarchy to be
expanded
'E' = hierarchy nodes expanded
'C' = collapse
'U' = by activating “Display as Hierarchy” on the
axis: drilldown according to the next object on
the axis
If the parameter is not specified, the collapsed
or expanded status will change. This means
that a collapsed hierarchy node will be
expanded and an expanded hierarchy node will
be collapsed.
Specifying the Hierarchy for the Cost Center Characteristic for Data Provider
‘View1’ and Simultaneously Expanding the Fifth Node on the Axis
A command sequence is used in this example.
See also:
Command Sequences [Seite 232]
5. With the command SET_HIERARY_NODE_SUPP, the property Display/Suppress Nodes
with Only One Child can be set.
CMD SET_HIERARY_NODE_SUPP
Parameter Description
IOBJNM Name of characteristic
Characteristic, to which an active display
hierarchy is assigned.
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RESULT_SUPPRESSION Display/Suppress Nodes with Only One
Child
‘CONDITIONAL’ = Suppress Nodes with
Only One Child
‘NEVER’ = Display Nodes with Only One
Child
Activate For Cost Center Characteristic for Data Provider ‘View1’ Suppress
Node with Only One Child
6.
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Command Sequences
Use
Many questions require you to change several objects in different ways with commands [Seite
145]. For example, you cannot use the current methods with a single request (command) for
filtering a data provider [Seite 172] for the fiscal year 1999 and another data provider for 2000.
A command sequence allows you to add new commands to an original command. Data is
requested from the OLAP processor and the HTML page is sent back to the Web Browser only
after all of the commands have been processed.
• The subsequent command sequences are added to the original command as parameter
CMD_N. If the command is within an >SAP_BW_URL> tag, you need to make sure that
the complete command sequence is set in quotation marks. No quotation marks can be set
within the command sequence. If the command sequence is transported using a URL, you
have to make sure that you replace the characters ‘=’ and ‘&’ with their hexadecimal
display in the command sequence
Replace ‘=’ with ‘%3D’
Replace ‘&’ with ‘%26’
Each subsequent command can have a maximum of 250 characters. If it contains more
characters, these extra characters are cut off.
If the command sequence is too large to fit in a URL then you can add the
parameter ‘NO_OUTPUT' to a command. As a result, the command is executed and
an empty page is returned. However, no data is read. This is useful, for example, if
a main frame is addressed from a control frame. Using JavaScript, you can carry out
a sequence of single commands in the main frame and leave out the ‘NO_OUTPUT’
parameter from the last command. See also Example Scenario for the Parameter
NO_OUTPUT [Seite 270].
See examples 1 and 2 below.
• The parameter APPLY_CMD_ON_TARGET and its values “X” and “ ” allow you to choose
whether the subsequent commands are used in a new page created by the main command
or whether they are used in the same page as the main command.
See example 3 below.
Examples
...
1. Start a Web application and filter data provider 1 according to DE and data provider 2
according to US
http://myAppServer:myPort/SAP/BW/BEx?CMD=LDOC&template_id=yourTemplate&CMD
_1=DATA_PROVIDER%3DDP1%26FILTER_IOBJNM%3D0COUNTRY%26FILTER_VAL
UE%3DDE&CMD_2=DATA_PROVIDER%3DDP2%26FILTER_IOBJNM%3D0COUNTRY
%26FILTER_VALUE%3DUS
2. Command URL to filter Data Provider 1 according to calendar year 2000, change the
title of the GRAPHIC graphic to ‘2000’, and change the title of the TABLE table to
‘Details2000’
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3. Page 1 contains a link to the details. This link starts page 2. The navigation status of
the page 1 print parameters is transferred and at the same time the target page is
parameterized, for example, navigation is switched off.
4. Swap the axes of DataProvider 1 and place the 0Country characteristic in the rows
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Using Forms
Use
With HTML forms you can integrate input fields easily into an HTML page. You can also use this
HTML technology to create BEx Web applications.
Features
Web Template Parameterization
By using forms, you can set customized parameters when calling up Web applications. Do this by
creating an HTML document with a form from which the actual Web application URL is called up
with set parameters.
After calling up the following HTML document, the user is offered a form in which he
or she can choose a calendar year and a country from dropdown boxes. After
clicking on submit, the Web application appears with preset filters in the query
views.
calendar year
1997
1998
1999
2000
Land
Brazil
Germany
France
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Spain
USA
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Buttons and Forms in Web Templates
">
calendar year
1997
1998
1999
2000
Land
Brazil
Germany
France
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Spain
USA
You can also generate the tags from the BW system. Do so using the Web item
Dropdown Box. Set the attributes ONLY_VALUES (Only Display Values) to ‘X’ and
GENERATE_CAPTION (Generate Caption) to ‘ ‘. As a result, the system generates the
characteristic values of the InfoObjects as an tag. You can then set the enclosing select
and form tag into your HTML coding as you require. You can use this to create a multi-select box
for example – displayed in the example below, in order to refrain from sending the request to the
server until all dropdown boxes.
">
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ITEM: DROPDOWNBOX_1
ITEM: DROPDOWNBOX_2
Buttons that filter the Data Provider ‚View1’ according to calendar years
">
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Use of JavaScript Functions
Use
You can execute commands or command sequences with JavaScript as well as by using
tags.
Another JavaScript application is the enhancement of the context menu to include customer-
specific entries.
All subsequent examples refer to excerpts from JavaScript.
Features
You can choose from the following functions:
Send Commands [Seite 238]
Enhancing the Context Menu with JavaScript [Seite 245]
Properties of Page Objects [Seite 251]
Logon Language [Seite 258]
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Send Commands
Use
You have to create a URL before you can send it. The following options are available:
• Use the tag
• Using the BW JavaScript function (). This produces the same result
as the tag, but can also be called up outside of your own frame.
Features
JavaScript Function SAP_BW_URL_GET
Return value Start of an URL for calling an instruction
that should be executed in the same page
context.
Prepare Bookmark URL
url = "";
produces the same result as
url = "" + "&CMD=BOOKMARK";
or
url = SAP_BW_URL_Get() + "&CMD=BOOKMARK";
There are a number of JavaScript functions for sending instructions. As a result, functions are
made available that simplify the management of windows. For example, these functions allow
properties dialog boxes to be called up in separate windows. These functions take into account
whether or not the Web browser can use JavaScript. Thus, with a pocket IE device, no new
windows are generated.
You can choose from the following JavaScript functions:
Execute URL in the Same Window [Seite 239]
Execute URL in a New Window [Seite 240]
URL from a New Window in the Opening Window [Seite 241]
Close Window [Seite 242]
Execute Form in a New Window [Seite 243]
Execute Form in the Opening Window [Seite 244]
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Execute URL in the Same Window
Use
JavaScript function for sending commands.
Features
JavaScript Function SAPBWOpenURL
Parameter Description
url URL to be launched.
Example
Send Bookmark URL
SAPBWOpenURL(SAP_BW_URL_Get() + "&CMD=BOOKMARK");
or in HTML:
Create
Bookmark
Open SAP Portals Homepage
SAPBWOpenURL("http://www.sapportals.com");
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Execute URL in a New Window
Use
JavaScript function for sending commands.
Features
The URL is executed in a new window (output device permitting). This can be useful for selecting
filter values and in properties dialogs.
JavaScript Function SAPBWOpenWindow
Parameter Description
url URL to be launched.
Name Window name
Width Width of the window
Height Height of the window
Example
Call Select filter value dialog for characteristic 0Costcenter of Data Provider ABC
SAPBWOpenWindow(SAP_BW_URL_Get() +
"&CMD=PROCESS_HELP_WINDOW&HELP_SERVICE=DP_VIEW_FILTER&DATA_PROVIDE
R=ABC&IOBJNM=0COSTCENTER","FILTER",800,600);
or in HTML:
Define filter value for cost center
Display tailor-made form in a new window
SAPBWOpenWindow("http://.../CustomerForm.htm","CONFIG",300,200);
Open SAP Portals homepage in a new window
SAPBWOpenWindow("http://www.sapportals.com","SAPPORTALS",800,600);
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URL from a New Window in the Opening Window
Use
JavaScript function for sending commands.
Features
You can send a URL on the opening window from a new window with this function. The
properties of the output device are taken into acccount here.
JavaScript Function SAPBWSetOpenerUrl
Parameter Description
url URL to be launched in the opening window.
close Then close window
true = close, false = leave open
Example
Start a new Web application in the main window
SAPBWSetOpenerUrl(SAP_BW_URL_Get() + "&CMD=LDOC&TEMPLATE_ID=NewTemplate");
or in HTML:
New Web report
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Closing Windows
Use
JavaScript function for sending commands.
Functions
With this function you can close a window without having to execute a command.
The properties of the output device are taken into consideration. If the output device
does not accept JavaScript, the function pages back by one page.
JavaScript Function SAPBWCloseWindow
Example
Close window
SAPBWCloseWindow();
or in HTML:
Close window
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Executing a Form in a New Window
Use
JavaScript function for sending commands.
Functions
The form is executed in a new window (if the output device permits this). You can use this
function to create your own forms for control in a Web template.
JavaScript Function SAPBWWForm
Parameter Description
name Window name
formname Name of form
width Width of the window
height Height of the window
Example
Execute a Form in a New Window
SAPBWWForm("WindowName","FormName",800,600);
or in HTML:
Evaluate form in a
new window
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Executing a Form in the Opening Window
Use
JavaScript function for sending commands.
Functions
You can execute a form on the opening window from a new window with this function.
The properties of the output device are taken into consideration.
JavaScript Function SAPBWOpenerSubmitForm
Parameter Description
formname Name of form
close Then close window
true = close, false = leave open
Example
Execute form in the opening window and close window
SAPBWOpenerSubmitForm("FormName",true);
or in HTML:
Execute form and close
window
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Enhancing the Context Menu with JavaScript
Use
As well as being able to make entries in the context menu visible, entries in the enhanced menu
visible or entries in the enhanced menu invisible, you can also hang scenario-specific entries in
the menu. There are several options:
• You define the new entries for the Web template properties with the object tag. You can
find additional information under Object Tag for the Properties of Web Templates [Seite
125] and Enhancing Context Menus [Seite 139].
• You hang the new entries in the context menu with a JavaScript function. You can find
additional information under Adding Menu Entries with JavaScript [Seite 246] and
Command Processing [Seite 248].
In both cases you must write a JavaScript function that processes the menu entry
selection.
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Adding a Menu Entry using JavaScript
Use
You can add new entries to the context menu either using the Web template property or with a
JavaScript call.
Functions
JavaScript Function SAPBWAddToMenu
Parameter Description
label Labeling text in the menu
func JavaScript function for processing the
command
You implement this function in JavaScript and
use it to execute commands after you have
selected the menu entry.
parameter Free parameter
This parameter is passed to the JavaScript
function ‘func’ and you can evaluate it there as
required. The parameter allows you to use a
function ‘func’ for more than one menu entry.
cell_type Context of the entry
‘ ’ = No restriction If you want the menu entry to appear only in
certain contexts and not in all context menus,
‘CHARACTERISTIC’ = Characteristic
you can define this with ‘cell_type’ and ‘filter’.
‘CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE’ = Characteristic
value
‘STRUCTURE’ = Structure
‘STRUCTURE_MEMBER = Structural
component
‘DATA’ = Data cell
‘EXCEPTIONS’ = Exceptions item
‘CONDITIONS’ = Conditions item
‘DOCUMENT_LIST’ = Document list item
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filter Context of the entry
Different values are relevant here, depending
on the value of ‘cell_type’:
‘CHARACTERISTIC’,
‘CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE’, ‘STRUCTURE’,
‘STRUCTURE_VALUE’: Iobjnm
‘EXCEPTIONS’: Exception ID
‘CONDITIONS’: Condition ID
‘DOCUMENT_LIST’: Document ID
See Examples.
visibility Visibility of the entry
‘ ’= Not displayed Here you define if the entry is to appear in the
basic menu or in the enhanced menu.
‘X’= Displayed in the “basic menu”
‘E’= Displayed in the “enhanced menu”
position Position of the entry
‘TOP’ = Before the “normal” entries The entries are inserted in the order in which
they were called. You can choose if the entry is
‘BOTTOM’ = After the “normal” entries
to appear before the “normal” entries or after
them in the menu. You cannot position the
entries in between the “normal” entries.
Data_provider Name of the data provider
Name of the data provider (if the entry is to be
made only for a specific data provider).
Item Name of the Web item
Name of the Web item (if the entry is to be
made only for a specific Web item).
Example
See the examples under Command Processing [Seite 248]
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Command Processing
Use
When you enhance the context menu with customer-specific entries (with Web template
properties or JavaScript function 'SAPBWAddToMenu'), you must define a JavaScript function
that is executed when a customer-specific entry is selected. This function is responsible for
processing the command.
Features
The function must support the following interface:
JavaScript Function JavaScript function for processing the
command
Parameter Description
parameter Free parameter
The parameter makes it possible to process
more than one menu entry with one function.
See Examples.
cell_type Context of cell
' ' = No special
‘CHARACTERISTIC’ = Characteristic
‘CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE’ = Characteristic
value
‘STRUCTURE’ = Structure
‘STRUCTURE_VALUE’ = Structure component
value
‘DATA’ = Data cell
'EXCEPTIONS' = Web Item List of Exceptions
'CONDITIONS' = Web Item List of Conditions
'DOCUMENT_LIST' = Web Item List of
Documents
Filters Context of cell
Different values are suitable, depending on the
value of ‘cell_type’:
‘CHARACTERISTIC’,
‘CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE’, ‘STRUCTURE’,
‘STRUCTURE_VALUE’: Iobjnm
‘EXCEPTIONS’: Exception ID
‘CONDITIONS’: Condition ID
‘DOCUMENT_LIST’: Document ID
See Examples.
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parameter1 Exact definition of the context of the cell
cell_type = 'CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE': Key
for characteristic value
cell_type = 'STRUCTURE_VALUE':
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_ID_1
parameter2 Exact definition of the context of the cell
cell_type = 'CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE': Node
type for a hierarchy node
cell_type = 'STRUCTURE_VALUE':
STRUCTURE_MEMBER_ID_2
item Name of the Web item on which the menu is
called
dataprovider Name of the data provider for which the
menu is called up
x Cell is on data column x
This parameter is needed especially for the
report/report interface.
Y Cell is on data row y
This parameter is needed especially for the
report/report interface.
You can use all the JavaScript functions that were listed for processing.
Example
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Properties of Page Objects
Use
This section lists the JavaScript functions for the properties of Web items and data providers:
• You can access the current attribute value of a Web item. See Web Item Attributes [Seite
252]
• You can determine which characteristics a data provider has. See Data Provider
Characteristics [Seite 253].
• You can specify the properties of a Web template. See Determining Web Template
Properties [Seite 255].
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Web Item Attributes
Use
You can access the current attribute values of a Web item using this JavaScript function. For
example, you can specify whether a Web item is visible. This will help you to create a Web
application in which you can switch between two views, for example between a chart and a table,
using a link.
Features
JavaScript Function SAPBWGetItemProp
Parameter Description
Name Logical name of the Web item
Return value Array with Web item properties
The information is stored as follows:
new Array(itemName, new
Array(attributeName1,attributeValue1), new
Array(attributeName2,attributeValue2), ...)
Specifying whether a Web item is visible:
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Characteristics for Data Providers
Use
You can use this JavaScript function to determine which characteristics belong to a data provider.
By doing this, you can then, for example, fill a dropdown box for changing drilldowns with the
relevant characteristics and do not have to create a dropdown box manually for each data
provider.
Moreover, this function is language-independent, which means the selections are adjusted
automatically for each language. The texts are shown according to the logon language.
Features
JavaScript Function SAPBWGetDataProviderDimensions
Parameter Description
Name Logical name of the saved query view
Return value Array of characteristics and structures of
the data provider
The individual characteristics and structures
are stored as arrays, as in the example:
new Array(dimArray1, dimArray2, ...)
The individual characteristics and structures
have the following structure:
new Array(iobjnm,is_structure (
,X),hierarchyAssigned( ,X), activeHierarchy(
,X), axis (X,Y, ), filtered ( ,1 (single value),
X(multiple filter values)), caption, unsupported
properties)
There are other properties in addition to those
listed, but these have not yet been officially
released.
Listing characteristics and structures:
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Specifying Properties for Web Templates
Use
With this JavaScript function you can specify properties for Web templates. See also Object Tag
for Properties of Web Templates [Seite 125]. For example, you can specify a technical name for
the Web template or decide if dialogs need to be displayed in a new window.
Features
JavaScript Function SAPBWGetProperty
Parameter Description
Name Name of Web Template Property
SUPPORTS_OPEN_WINDOW: Are you
permitted to open new windows? (true, false)
SUPPORTS_DOCUMENTS: Can document
links be displayed? (true, false)
SUPPORTS_EXPORT: Is an export according
to XLS/CSV possible? (true, false)
SUPPORTS_PERSONALIZATION: Is
personalization possible? (true, false)
TEMPLATE_PERSONALIZED: Is the Web
template already personalized? (true, false)
NO_BOOKMARKING_SUPPORTED: Are
bookmarks impossible? (true, false)
SUPPORTS_VARIABLE_SCREEN: Is a
variable screen possible? (true, false)
DATE_FORMAT: Date format (1:
DD.MM.YYYY, 2: MM/DD/YYYY, 3: MM-DD-
YYYY, 4: YYYY.MM.DD, 5: YYYY/MM/DD, 6:
YYYY-MM-DD)
ACCESSIBILITYMODE_ACTIVE: Web
template was called up with parameter
ACCESSIBILITY=X (see also Barrier Freedom
for Web Applications [Extern]) (true, false)
TEMPLATE_ID: Technical name for Web
template
RUNS_AS_IVIEW: Web Application runs as
iView (true, false)
RRI_TARGET_FRAME: Attribute
RRI_DISPLAY_TARGET (see Object Tag for
Properties of Web Templates [Seite 125])
Return value See above
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The Web template properties do not have to completely agree with the set
properties in the Web template. Sometimes when the device recognition properties
are switched off, the Web template properties are then activated.
Example
Specifying the technical name of the Web template
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Calendar for Date Filter
Use
You can use this JavaScript function to call up a calendar. When you select a value, the system
filters the data characteristic for the specified DataProvider.
Features
JavaScript Function SAPBWSetFilterByCalendar
Parameter Description
dataProvider Logical name of the DataProvider
When the filter operation is only to be applied
to a DataProvider, specify its logical name
here.
dataProviderArray Logical name of data provider
When the filter operation is to be applied to
several data providers, specify their logical
names here, for example, new Array
(“DP1”,“DP2”,“DP3”)
iobjnm Date characteristic
The system is to filter according to this
characteristic.
displayDate (optional) Start date
Date the calendar displays when it appears.
This parameter is optional. The date format has
4 characters for the year, 2 for the month and 2
characters for the day: YYYYMMDD
Filter DP1 according to 0CALDAY
Filter Calday
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Logon Language
Use
With this function you can define the logon language and thereby take the different input formats
of the various languages into consideration in JavaScript.
Features
JavaScript Function SAP_BW_Get_Language
Return value Logon Language
For example, EN for English and DE for
German.
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Language-Dependent Texts
Definition
By using this BW-specific tag, you can install language-dependent texts in a Web application.
Use
You create text elements for an ABAP report. These can then be translated.
With the help of the SAP_BW_TEXT tag that you insert into a Web template, you can access the
texts as follows:
You can also use language-dependent headings for Web items. You can specify the headings as
parameters either in the object tag of the Web item
Or fill the heading in the Web Application Designer as follows:
SAP_BW_TEXT?PROGRAM=MYREPORT&KEY=001
You can find additional information about language-dependent texts under Creating ABAP
Programs for Maintaining Language-Dependent Texts [Seite 260].
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Creating ABAP Programs for Maintaining Language-
Dependent Texts
Use
To make Web applications independent from static texts, you can maintain and translate the text
in an ABAP table. The Web application is then filled with the corresponding texts according to the
logon language.
Prerequisites
You are in the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38)
Procedure
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1. In the Program field enter the name of the program, for example ZHTML_TEXTS and in the
subobject screen, select Source Code.
2. Choose (Create). You reach the ABAP: Program Properties
Change screen.
3. Enter the title of the program, for example Web Application Texts.
4. Under Type in the Attributes field, choose Executable Program and then Save. You reach
the Create Object Catalog Entry dialog box.
5. In the Attributes field under Package enter $TMP and save the program as a Local Object.
You have created an ABAP report called ZHTML_TEXTS
6. In the menu bar choose Goto → Text Elements → Text Symbols. You reach the ABAP Text
Elements: Display Text Symbols Language English screen. Choose (Create
Change).
Enter your texts in the empty table.
...
a. In the Sym field enter the numerical key of the new text element (0-999), for
example, 001.
b. In the Text field, enter the name of the text element, for example, Credit Memos.
The dLen field is filled automatically with the actual length of the text you entered,
for example, 12 in the case of Credit Memos.
c. In the mLen field, enter the maximum length of the text field.
If the maximum length of the text field (mLen) is smaller than the actual length of the
text field (dLen), the system asks you whether you want the text to be shortened to
the maximum length.
d. When you have entered all your texts, choose (Activate). You reach the ABAP
Text Elements: Change Text Symbols Language English screen.
7. In the menu bar of the ABAP Text Elements: Change Text Symbols Language English,
choose Goto → Translation. You reach the Target Language for Translation screen.
...
a. Select the target language, into which you want to translate the texts, for example,
DE and choose (Continue). You reach the Translation: ABAP Text Pool: ($) from Language to , on which your texts and translation
proposals from the ABAP text pool are displayed. For example, “Credit Memos” is
translated as “Gutschriften”. You can transfer the proposals or edit them as you
wish.
The program generated the text translations from the ABAP text pool if
corresponding entries are available there. For texts without proposals you have to
enter the translation yourself.
b. Choose Save.
Result
In the Web template, you can now insert the following tag for the example text used here
ZHTML_TEXTS: .
The command inserts the text that you maintained with the key 001 in the table, in accordance
with the logon language in the Web template, for example as the table title.
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More Complex Examples of Applications
In the following you will find more complex examples of applications that show you how you can
create your own cockpits and execute command sequences in an optimized way with the help of
command URLs and with the JavaScript functions. To understand the examples, you need to
have an understanding of JavaScript and HTML.
The following examples of applications are available:
Dynamically Changing Attributes [Seite 263]
Using Several Tab Pages [Seite 266]
Example Scenario for the Parameter NO_OUTPUT [Seite 270]
XML-Web Item: Data Provider Information [Seite 274]
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Dynamically Changing Attributes
A toggle button needs to be activated and deactivated for the alternate table styles. The toggle
button style changes according to the currently set attribute (ALT_STYLES) for the table.
To do this, a toggle button is created in HTML. The style class for the toggle button is set
dynamically.
DATA_PROVIDER: DATAPROVIDER_1
TEMPLATE PROPERTIES
Example Template 1
ITEM: TABLE_1
Alternate
Styles
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If you copy the code from the example, make the following changes in the
formatting:
• Remove the space between the character ‘=’ and ‘”’ in the BW object tags.
• Make sure that the character string for HTML comments is set correctly.
Before ‘’ (end of HTML
comments) there should be two minus signs / hyphens (--).
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Using Several Tab Pages
In this example, a tab page is to be created. Tab pages can also be created using frameset
technology in which different Web templates are used. This example uses DHTML to create the
tab page; all objects are contained in a Web template.
You cannot work with pure DHTML since the complete page is frequently reloaded for server
requests. Instead, the page status must be transferred back to the server. A dedicated BW
object whose attribute is set or not set to ‘hidden’ is suitable here.
The HTML tags that display the tab pages are accessed via head_TABx. X is a whole number
counting up from 1.
The HTML tags for the actual display area are accessed via TABx. There is a Web item in each
display area (technical name: TABx). Additional Web items can also be added. The technical
names of these Web items must begin with TABx.
When switching the tab pages, a request is sent to the server that sets the hidden attribute of the
appropriate Web item to ‘ ‘. All other Web items are set to hidden=’X’.
The JavaScript function set_actual_tab checks which Web item (TABx) is currently visible. The
respective tab page is marked as selected for this Web item. For other Web items, the associated
display area is switched to hidden.
From Release SAP BW 3.5, you can also work with the Web item Web Template as
an alternative. When you do this, each display area is saved in a subtemplate. The
subtemplates are inserted into the main template using the Web Template Web item
and are made visible or hidden as needed. You can find more information on the
Web Template Web Item under Web Template [Seite 100].
DATA_PROVIDER: DATAPROVIDER_2
DATA_PROVIDER: DATAPROVIDER_1
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TEMPLATE PROPERTIES
BW Web Application
Tab 1
Tab 2
ITEM: TAB1
ITEM: TAB2
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If you want to copy the coding from the example, you need to remove the space
between ‘ =’ and ‘ “ ‘ in the BW object tags.
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Example Scenario for the Parameter NO_OUTPUT
In the example scenario, you use a frameset with a display area and a control frame. You want to
influence the display area from the control frame. For each structure element of the data provider,
the scaling factor should be set to 1,000. Since, potentially, there could be some structure
elements, it could happen that the sequence of commands becomes to large due to the length
limitations for URLs. For this reason, the commands (SET_VALUE_PROPERTIES) are sent
individually to the display template; the parameter NOT_OUTPUT is used during this process so
that the data are read only after the last command.
The following describes the example scenario for the involved Web templates:
Web Template NOT_OUTPUT_EXAMPLE_FRAMESET
No Output Example Frameset Template
"
name="Top">
" name="display">
Browser doesn’t support frames
The frameset template loads the Web template NO_OUTPUT_FRAME_TOP into the upper frame
and the Web template NO_OUTPUT_FRAME_DISPLAY into the lower frame.
Note that this example can only be edited in text mode due to the use of framesets
in the Web Application Designer. For more information, see Enhanced Editing in
Text Mode [Extern].
Web Template NO_OUTPUT_FRAME_DISPLAY
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DATA_PROVIDER: DATAPROVIDER_1
TEMPLATE PROPERTIES
BW Web Application
ITEM: TABLE_1
ITEM: DROPDOWNBOX_1
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In addition to containing the table for data display, the Web template contains the Web item
Dropdown Box, with which the structure elements can be selected. This Web item possesses the
attribute SHOW_LABEL=” “, ONLY_VALUES=X and GENERATE_CAPTION=” “. This leads to
generation of tags only. The Web item can be found within a tag that is switched
to hidden. In order to address the tag, an ID is also assigned.
Web Template NO_OUTPUT_FRAME_TOP
TEMPLATE PROPERTIES
BW Web Application
Set Scaling factor
The complete JavaScript logic is contained in this Web template. If you click on the link Set
Scaling Factor link in the Web application, the JavaScript function set_scaling is called. This
JavaScript function processes the generated tags of the Web item from the Web
template NO_OUTPUT_FRAME_DISPLAY. If a corret tag is found, the tag attribute „value“ is
read. The Unique-ID (UID) of the structure element is found here that is used to change the
scaling factor of the structure element with the help of the Web API command
SET_VALUE_PROPERTIES. The NO_OUTPUT parameter is used so that the data are not yet
read. Once all of the key figures have been processed, a command is sent to the server again
without setting the parameter NO_OUTPUT this time. The data is read and returned.
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XML Web Item: Data Provider Information
For clarity we are providing a short example of using the Web item Data Provider Information. In
order to make good use of the XML Web item, you will need JavaScript or XSLT knowledge. In
this example, the internal values of a data provider will be read and displayed in a message box
using the Web item Data Provider - Information [Seite 99]).
DATA_PROVIDER: DATAPROVIDER_1
TEMPLATE PROPERTIES
BW Web Application
ITEM: TABLE_1
ITEM: XMLQUERYVIEWDATA_1
Click here to see the internal values of the table
The generated XML is provided here to explain the JavaScript function alert_internal_values:
0000001931710.04800$ 1.931.710,05...
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00000115384943115
3.849.431 PC...
...
.
The first lower level node of the start node is the tag . The first lower level node of
this node is the control statement . The second lower level node of the tag is
. Since only the cell data are
of interest for this scenario, the fourth lower level node of the tag is relevant. The
first lower level node of this tag is . The lower level node of this node is then
. Within the , there are individual tags.
In order to get to the internal value (tag ) within the tags, the second lower level
node has to be considered. The content of the tag is an (implicit) text node, thus it is a
lower level node of the tag.
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Web Design API for Tables
Purpose
The Web Design Application Programming Interface (Web Design API) is aimed at Web
designers and ABAP programmers that want to create Web applications for highly individual
scenarios, such as BI cockpits, based on BEx Web application design and want to change the
display of tables or navigation blocks to meet their own requirements.
The Web Design API enables you to modify individual cell data (characteristic values, column
headers, value cells, and so on) with relation to content, display and navigation options.
Making good use of the Web Design API for tables depends on the technical design and
economic questions. Thus it does make sense to use the Web Design API for Tables in every
case. Certain modifications in relation to content, display and navigation options can also be
made with the BEx Query Designer [Extern]. Other adaptations can be made with the BW
Stylesheets [Extern].
In this way, many changes to the display can be made using BW stylesheets (for example, color)
or the Query Designer (for example, scaling). This is especially important when all cells of a cell
type (for example, all number values in data cells) are to be changed. When only certain cells of
a cell type are to be changed in their display, the Web Design API for Tables with its own CSS
classes would be useful.
Complex modifications to the content (for example display as symbol) or to the navigation options
(for example, inserting your own links) can usually only be done using the Web Design API for
Tables.
Process Flow
For extensive information on the required creation of the ABAP class for the Web Design API for
Tables, see Creating and Using an ABAP Class [Seite 278].
For extensive information on the options that are available with the Web Design API for Tables for
modification of cell contents and display, see Table Interface [Seite 281].
...
Result
The next time you call up the Web template, your class for adjusting the table contents is called
up.
For test purposes, you can examine the generation of the HTML in the ABAP
debugger. For more information, see Using and Creating ABAP Classes [Seite 278].
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Creating and Using ABAP Classes
Use
The Web Design API for Tables enables you to modify individual cell data in relation to content,
display and navigation options. To do this, you create your own ABAP class that inherits the
associated properties and parameters from the class CL_RSR_WWW_MODIFY_TABLE and you
redefine one or more methods for this class.
Prerequisites
You have created a Web application that includes the Web item Table and/or the Web item
Generic Navigation Block.
Procedure
Create ABAP Class
...
1. From the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Tools → ABAP Workbench → Development →
Class Builder (transaction SE24). See also Class Builder [Extern].
You can also use the Object Navigator from the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE
80) to generate a class. See also Object Navigator [Extern].
2. To create a new class, under Object Type, enter a technical name for your class (for
example, ZCL_RSR_WWW_MODIFY_TABLE) and choose (Create). The Create Class
YourClassName dialog box then appears.
3. Save your class. You get to the Object Catalog screen.
4. Depending on the system configuration in regard to changes and the transport of objects,
either choose a package or save your class as a local object. For more information, speak
to your system administrator. The Class Builder: Change Class YOURCLASSNAME
screen.
5. Choose Superclass on the Properties tab page. Under Inherits from, enter
CL_RSR_WWW_MODIFY_TABLE as the superclass.
6. To see all of the inherited properties and methods of the class
CL_RSR_WWW_MODIFY_CLASS in your ABAP class, choose (Save).
7. On the Methods tab page, choose a method (for example, CHARACTERISTIC_CELL or
GET_CELL_INFO) that you want to redefine and choose (Redefine).
8. To change the implementation of the method, call up the method name by double clicking.
9. To get back to the original screen, choose (Back)
10. Save your changes.
11. To activate event linking, choose (Activate).
Using an ABAP Class in a Web Template
To be able to use the ABAP class you created, it must be included in a Web template.
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1. Open your Web template that contains the Web item Table and/or Generic Navigation
Block in the BEx Web Application Designer.
2. Use the HTML tab page to switch to the HTML view of the Web Application Designer.
3. Navigate to the Object Tag of the Web Item Table and/or the Web Item Generic Navigation
Block (CL_RSR_WW_ITEM_GRID and/or CL_RSR_WWW_ITEM_NAV_BLOCK) and
insert the following parameter line into the HTML:
…
…
…
…
4. Save the changes.
5. Execute the Web template in the browser.
Debug ABAP Class
For test purposes, you can debug the ABAP class. By setting breakpoints in the redefined
methods and using the ABAP debugger, you can determine when the individual methods are
called and which information they provide. To better understand the individual methods, you can
redefine the methods for test purposes. You can set a breakpoint on the individual method
without inserting code. You can see all values for the parameters assigned to the method in the
debugger. See also Debugger [Extern].
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1. From the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Tools → ABAP Workbench → Development →
Class Builder (transaction SE24).
2. Under the object type, enter the name of the ABAP class you created.
3. Choose (Change).
4. Double click on one of the methods in the Methods tab page that you have changed when
creating your ABAP class.
5. To set an external (HTTP) breakpoint in your method, in the menu, choose Utilities →
Breakpoints → Set/Delete.
• Two types of breakpoints exist: External (HTTP) Breakpoints enable
debugging in the Web browser. Session Breakpoints enable debugging
within transactions. BEx Web Applications are usually executed in the Web
browser. The query monitor (RSRT2) transaction allows you to display a BEx
Web application in the SAP GUI. Depending on how you call up your Web
application you can choose the appropriate breakpoint type.
• To be able to set an external breakpoint, you have to set the external
debugging to active. You can set external debugging to active in the menu
under Utilities → Settings... → ABAP Editor → Debugging in the External
Debugging field. .
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6. Close all Web browser windows or query monitor instances (RSRT2) before you call the
Web application in which you have included your ABAP class. Otherwise the debugger
could not stop at the set breakpoint.
7. Execute the Web application in the Web browser or in the query monitor transaction. You
reach the ABAP debugger that stops at the breakpoint you set.
Result
You have created an ABAP class and have redefined one or more methods to specifically change
the display of tables and the generic navigation block with the help of the Web Design API for
tables.
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Table Interface
Use
The table interface enables you to display tables or navigation blocks in BEx Web applications as
you choose.
Features
Your options include anything from making simple changes to the display to making data-specific
enhancements to the navigation options and display.
The technical realization is done with an ABAP class. For extensive information on creating the
ABAP class and its use in a Web template, see Creating and Using an ABAP Class [Seite 278].
The table interface has the following functions:
• Attributes [Seite 282]
The attributes include the data from the data provider and general information, such as
generation parameters of the table (parameters from the URL), as well as information on
whether navigation links are to be created or whether the use of JavaScript is allowed.
• Events [Seite 292]
The results enable determination of information on various times, such as at the time of
initialization of the table.
• Methods for Manipulation of Cell Contents [Seite 293]
The methods for manipulation of cell contents are central to the table interface. Only
implement (redefine) the methods for the cell types that you want to manipulate. Note that
generally, not all cells of a cell type are manipulated - only specific cells depending on the
characteristic, the key figure and/or the value. These specific cells can be identified using
the importing parameters of methods for manipulation of cell contents.
• Service Methods [Seite 307]
Service methods can be used within methods for manipulation of cell contents or within the
events. Service methods enable you to generate links, insert JavaScript, send messages,
request information on specific cells or on the current navigational state, read the path of
symbol directories in the MIME Repository and to determine specific attributes for the table
interface.
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Attributes
Definition
Functional components of the table interface.
Structure
The following instance attributes of the class are filled automatically. They get their values from
the Web application framework.
The attributes are read-only.
Attribute Description
N_ITEM_NAME Logical name of the table
This attribute is needed for command URLs.
You can use this attribute, for example, to
change attributes in the table.
N_GENERATE_LINKS Generate navigation links
If the value = “X”, URLs can be generated.
If the value is blank, the item is for display only.
It is not possible to interact with the item.
N_ALT_STYLES Display zebra list
If the value = “X”, the formatting is the same in
every other row.
N_STATELESS Calling the Web application without
interaction
If the value = “X”, the Web application is called
and the session is dismantled on the
application server. SAP BW 2.0 supports no
further interaction.
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N_R_CREATION_PARAMETERS Creation parameters for the table
Using the reference for an instance of the class
CL_RSR_PARAMETER, the system is able to
read the value-name pairs that have been used
in the generation of the table. Methods such as
GET are used to read the values.
The parameters of the start URL and the
name-value pairs specified in the object tag of
the item in the Web template belong to these
name-value pairs.
This means that the start URL or object tag (in
the Web template) can transfer parameters to
the class. This increases the number of times a
class can be reused and the different areas
where the class can be used, for example, by
using customer-specific parameters that
configure the class individually.
N_JAVASCRIPT Using Java Script
If the value = “X”, Java Script functions are
supported. Otherwise, you must not use Java
Script functions, since you cannot be sure that
the requesting Web browser supports Java
Script.
N_DATA_PROVIDER_NAME Logical name of the data provider
Needed in the generation of navigation URLs.
N_NO_DATA No relevant data found
N_NO_AUTHORIZATION No authorization for displaying data
N_R_DATA_SET Data in the data provider
This attribute is needed only for
special applications.
As a rule, the information that is
transferred by the method
interfaces is enough to determine
the cell contents.
For more information see Datasets [Seite 284].
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Datasets
Definition
The dataset contains the data for the query view.
Use
Special applications require information that cannot be obtained using the method interfaces. For
some applications you need more information than is contained in the cell contents. For example,
you need the list of available characteristics or the contents of the dynamic filter before you are
able to jump from one report into another.
An understanding of the enhancement described below is not necessary for the use
of the table interface.
You have made sure that the data from the dataset (N_R_DATA_SET) is always up to date. The
N_SX_VERSION_20A_1 attribute, type RSRDS_SX_DATA_SET_20A_1, is filled automatically.
The data consists of both the metadata (a catalog of characteristics (AXIS_INFO) and so on) and
the displayed values (AXIS_DATA and CELL_DATA).
Structure
The instance attribute N_R_DATA_SET → N_SX_VERSION_20A_1 has the following
components:
Component Description
AXIS_INFO [Seite 285] Metadata description of the characteristics,
attributes, and structures on the axes.
AXIS_DATA [Seite 287] Characteristic values, attribute values, and
structural components according to the
sequence they appear in on the axes.
CELL_DATA [Seite 289] Value cells: The cells are arranged by row first,
and then by column.
TXT_SYMBOLS [Seite 291] Text elements for the query
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AXIS_INFO
Definition
This component describes the properties of the structures, characteristics, and attributes, and
how they are distributed between the axes.
Structure
The AXIS_INFO is a table of axes (rows, columns, and filters) with the appropriate axes
components.
AXIS_INFO Description
AXIS Axis ID
0 : Columns
1 : Rows
255 : Filters
NCHARS Value cells
The cells are arranged by row first, and then by
column.
NCOORDS Number of objects on the axis (number of
rows / columns / filter values)
CHARS Characteristics with their attributes and
structures on the axis.
The complex table CHARS has the following structure:
CHARS Description
CHANM Name of the characteristic or of the structure
HIENM Hierarchy name, if the hierarchy is active
VERSION Hierarchy version
DATETO Key date for the hierarchy
CAPTION Name of the characteristic or of the
structure
CHAPRSNT Characteristic display
0 : key and text
1 : Text
2 : Key
3 : Text and key
4 : Long text
5 : Medium text
6 : No display
ATTRINM Attributes for this characteristic
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ATTRINM is a table of the attributes for the characteristic. It has the following structure:
ATTRINM Description
ATTRINM Name of the attribute
CAPTION Name of the attribute
CHAPRSNT Attribute display
0 : key and text
1 : Text
2 : Key
3 : Text and key
4 : Long text
5 : Medium text
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AXIS_DATA
Definition
The component AXIS_DATA describes the contents of the axis.
Structure
AXIS_DATA is a table with the following structure:
AXIS_DATA Description
AXIS Axis ID
0 : Columns
1 : Rows
255 : Filters
SET Axis contents
The complex table SET has the following structure:
SET Description
TUPLE_ORDINAL Number of the entry beginning with 0 on the
axis
CHANM Name of the characteristic or of the
structure
CAPTION Text for the characteristic value
CHAVL Internal key value for the characteristic
value
This is needed, for example, for the filter
operations.
CHAVL_EXT External key value for the characteristic
value
This corresponds with CHAVL after the
application of the conversion exit.
NIOBJNM With hierarchy nodes, this is the name of the
node characteristic (0HIERNODE for text
nodes).
TLEVEL Hierarchy level of the entry
DRILLSTATE Extent to which the entry is expanded (for
an active hierarchy).
L : Hierarchy leaf
- : Expanded node
+ : Collapsed node
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OPT Only with filters:
EQ : Single value
LT : Less than
LE : Less than or equal to
GT : Greater than
GE : Greater than or equal to
BL : From-value with intervals (two rows)
BH : To-value with intervals
SIGN I : Include
E : Exclude
ATTRIBUTES Attribute values
ATTRIBUTES is a table with the following structure:
ATTRIBUTES Description
ATTRINM Name of the attribute
CAPTION Text for an attribute value
ATTRIVL Key for the attribute value
This describes the contents of an axis.
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CELL_DATA
Definition
The CELL_DATA component describes the value cells.
The number cells of the query view are given as the assigned table of rows for BAPI type
BAPI6111CD. If you display the query view data as a table, the assignment of cells corresponds
to that of the data block, in which the assignment is run first using the rows and then using the
columns.
The index of a specific value is therefore calculated as follows:
Index = Column position + (row position – 1)* number of columns
Structure
The data structure is as follows:
Component Description
CELL_ORDINAL Numbering of the values begins with 0
CELL_ORDINAL is always
smaller by 1 than the index of the
rows
VALUE Value
FORMATTED_VALUE Formatted value
Unit and currency are used already in this field
VALUE_TYPE Value type
The value type accepts the following values:
‘ ’ normal, valid value
‘0’ division by 0
‘1’ value cannot be determined
‘3’ value constructed from different currencies
‘5’ zero value
‘9’ surplus
‘D’ date
‘T’ time
‘A’ no authorization for this value
CURRENCY Currency identifier
UNIT Unit identifier
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MWKZ Amount/value key figure
The amount/value key figure accepts the
following values:
'W' value
‘M’ amount
‘P’ price
‘Q’ ratio
‘%’ percentage value
‘C’ counter
‘F’ real number
‘D’ date
‘T’ time
NUM_SCALE Scaling factors
0 for 1, 1 for 10, 2 for 100, 3 for 1000, ...
NUM_PREC Precision of the number in decimal places
CELL_STATUS Not used
BACK_COLOR Not used
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TXT_SYMBOLS
Definition
The component TXT_SYMBOLS describes the text elements of the query. The text elements are
available as a table made up of RRX_TXT_SYMBOLS rows.
Structure
The text elements have the following structure (only the most important components):
Component Description
SYM_TYPE Type of text element
‘V’ for variable
‘F’ for filter value
‘C’ for general text element
SYM_NAME Name of the object
With variables this is the variable name, with
filters it is the filter characteristic, and with
general text elements it is the name of the
element.
A list of the names of the general text elements
is stored under Text Elements [Seite 43].
SYM_FS Follow-on record number
A text element can be distributed over several
rows, for example, in intervals. This field gives
you the row number of a component within a
text element. If SYM_FS=0, the text element is
a new text element.
SYM_BEGIN_GROUP New group within a text element
Groups are usually separated by
semicolons (;)
SYM_CAPTION Name of the text element
SYM_VALUE Value of the component of the text element
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Events
Definition
Functional components of the table interface.
Use
Events allow you to initialize tables.
Structure
Initialization
Initializing a table: You call this method is before processing. Using the reference from the
dataset, you can analyze metadata for the navigational state as well as the data itself. All
attributes of the class that were listed beforehand are filled at this point.
Method Start
New Rows
You call the following method before starting a new row. You can execute a suitable initialization
for the rows.
Method New_Row
Importing Parameter Description
I_Y New row numbers
Header Completed
The following method is called after you have processed the table header. You can execute a
suitable initialization for the rows.
Method Header_Finished
Importing Parameter Description
I_Y New row numbers
Completion
This method gives you the option of carrying out further operations after you have finished the
table. For example, setting Java Script functions using the method “Set_Javascript_Function”
(see Service Methods [Seite 307]) or cleaning up the table.
Method Finished
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Manipulating Cell Contents
Definition
Functional components of the table interface.
Use
You can use a set of methods to manipulate cell contents. Only implement the methods for the
cell types that you want to manipulate. Standard contents will be used for all other cell types.
Standard contents may change between releases/support packages. If you want to
change the contents of a cell, we recommend that you overwrite the contents of, for
example, C_CELL_CONTENT completely and do not process the field with
REPLACE or a similar operation.
Features
You can use the following methods to manipulate cell contents:
• CAPTION_CELL: Headers [Seite 295]
• SCALING_FACTOR_CELL: Scaling Factors [Seite 296]
• CHARACTERISTIC_CELL: Characteristic Values [Seite 297]
• ATTRIBUTE_CELL: Attribute Values [Seite 299]
• STRUCTURE_CELL: Structural Components [Seite 300]
• DATA_CELL: Data Cells [Seite 301]
• ERROR_CELL: Error Cells [Seite 302]
• NAV_BLOCK_LABEL: Label Area of Navigation Block [Seite 303]
• NAV_BLOCK_VALUE: Filter of Navigation Block [Seite 305]
All methods for manipulation of cell contents include Importing and Changing Parameters. The
importing parameters provide cell-specific information such as content, style, coordinates,
characteristic, key figure, value, etc. The importing parameters depend on cell type. You can use
the changing parameters, which provide the standard values, to change the ID of the cell, the cell
content, the style of the cell and the extension of the TD tag. As these parameters are method-
independent, they are listed only once here.
Changing Parameter Description
C_CELL_ID Cell ID
If you leave this parameter empty, the cell has
no ID. The ID is used to process the cell
contents with JavaScript.
C_CELL_CONTENT Cell Contents
The cell contents themselves can be very
simple (for example, a number) or very
complex (for example, for hierarchy nodes:
icons with expanded/collapsed URL and text).
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C_CELL_STYLE Style of Cell
The style defines the color, font, font size,
spacing, and so on of the cell. The styles are
defined in the cascading stylesheet. The
cascading stylesheet is assigned to the Web
template.
C_CELL_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag
Here you can set the properties such as the
width, height, alignment or color of the cell.
This parameter is not normally set because
many of the properties are already defined
when the style is defined.
The cell contents (C_CELL_CONTENT) corresponds to the inside part of the TD
tag. The extension of the TD tag is inserted into the opening TD tag. The HTML
and is automatically generated by the Web Application Framework:
..._CELL
C_CELL_CONTENT
The changing parameters can be changed depending on the importing parameters. If the
information from the importing parameters is not sufficient, additional information can be found
using the attributes or the service method GET_CELL_INFO (see Information for a Specific Cell
[Seite 311]).
Detailed information about the individual importing parameters can be found in the description of
the methods for the individual cell types. For more information, see the links under “Features”.
You can easily insert MIME objects (images, symbols, logos, etc.) into the contents
of the cells. To do this, enter the relative path as a URL, that is, the path information
is provided without naming the Web protocol, the host name and the port number.
The path should begin with /sap/bw/Mime. This corresponds to the path for service
of the SAP Web Application Server (see the transaction maintenance of the service,
SICF). Extend the path with the path information for the MIME object in the MIME
Repository (transaction SE80) below the /SAP/BW level.
Example:
Path in the MIME Repository: /SAP/BW/BEx/Icons/pixel.gif
Relative path : /asp/bw/Mime/BEx/Icons/pixel.gif
For more information on the use of SAP MIME objects, as well as your own MIME
objects, see Storing Stylesheets and Symbols [Extern].
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Headers
Definition
You use the Caption_Cell method to adjust the contents of header cells.
Structure
Method Caption_Cell
Importing Parameter Description
I_X X coordinate of the cell in the table
I_Y Y coordinate of the cell in the table
I_IS_EMPTY Cell is empty
'X' = empty
I_IOBJNM_ROW Characteristic in the rows
In the rows axis, the characteristic, whose
header you want to display in the cell.
I_ATTRINM_ROW Attribute for characteristic in the rows
In the rows axis, the attribute for the
characteristic, whose header you want to
display in the cell.
I_TEXT_ROW Text for characteristic / attribute
I_IOBJNM_COLUMN Characteristic in the columns
In the columns axis, the characteristic, whose
header you want to display in the cell.
I_ATTRINM_COLUMN Attribute for characteristic in the columns
In the columns axis, the attribute for the
characteristic, whose header you want to
display in the cell.
I_TEXT_COLUMN Text for characteristic / attribute
I_ROWSPAN Number of cells that you want to merge
along the rows axis
I_COLSPAN Number of cells that you want to merge
along the columns axis
I_IS_REPETITION Repetition
'X' = cell contents is a repetition
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Scaling Factors
Definition
You use the Scaling_Factor_Cell method to adjust the contents of cells that display the scaling
factors.
Structure
Method Scaling_Factor_Cell
Importing Parameter Description
I_X X coordinate of the cell in the table
I_Y Y coordinate of the cell in the table
I_TEXT Scaling text
I_IS_SUM Sum total cell
‘X’ = sum total cell
I_NUM_SCALE Scaling factor
I_CURRENCY Currency
I_UNIT Unit
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Characteristic Values
Definition
You use the Characteristic_Cell method to adjust the contents of cells containing values for
characteristics.
Structure
Method Characteristic_Cell
Importing Parameter Description
I_X X coordinate of the cell in the table
I_Y Y coordinate of the cell in the table
I_IOBJNM Name of characteristic
I_AXIS Axis on which the characteristics are
arranged in the drilldown
'X' = columns, 'Y' = rows
I_CHAVL_EXT Characteristic value in external display
Key value of the characteristic value according
to its application in the conversion exit.
I_CHAVL Characteristic value in internal display
Key value of the characteristic value. This is
needed for the filter operations.
I_NODE_IOBJNM Name of the node characteristic
With characteristic nodes and text nodes, you
have to specify the characteristic name
(0HIER_NODE).
I_TEXT Text for characteristic value
I_HRY_ACTIVE Status of the display hierarchy
‘X’ = active
I_DRILLSTATE Extent to which the node is expanded
'E' = expanded, 'C' = collapsed
I_DISPLAY_LEVEL Display hierarchy level of the node / leaf
I_USE_TEXT Cell contents
'X' = text, ' ' = key
I_IS_SUM Sum total cell
‘X’ = sum total cell
I_IS_REPETITION Repetition
'X' = cell contents is a repetition
I_FIRST_CELL First data cell of the characteristic value
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I_LAST_CELL Last data cell of the characteristic value
I_CELLSPAN Number of cells that you want to merge
along the drilldown axis
I_CELLSPAN_ORT Number of cells that you want to merge
vertically along the drilldown axis
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Attribute Values
Definition
You use the Attribute_Cell method to adjust the contents of the cells containing attribute values.
Structure
Method Attribute_Cell
Importing Parameter Description
I_X X coordinate of the cell in the table
I_Y Y coordinate of the cell in the table
I_IS_EMPTY Cell is empty
'X' = empty
I_IOBJNM Name of characteristic
I_ATTRINM Name of attribute
I_AXIS Axis on which the characteristics are
arranged in the drilldown
'X' = columns, 'Y' = rows
I_CHAVL_EXT Attribute value in external display
Key value of the attribute value according to its
application in the conversion exit.
I_CHAVL Attribute value in internal display
Key value of the attribute value.
I_TEXT Text for attribute value
I_USE_TEXT Cell contents
'X' = text, ' ' = key
I_IS_SUM Sum total cell
‘X’ = sum total cell
I_CELLSPAN Number of cells that you want to merge
along the drilldown axis
I_IS_REPETITION Repetition
'X' = cell contents is a repetition
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Structural Components
Definition
You use the Structure_Cell method to adjust the contents of structural components.
Structure
Method Structure_Cell
Importing Parameter Description
I_X X coordinate of the cell in the table
I_Y Y coordinate of the cell in the table
I_IOBJNM Name of the structure
I_AXIS Axis on which the characteristics are
arranged in the drilldown
'X' = columns, 'Y' = rows
I_STRUCTUR_MEMBER Name of the structural component
Key value of the structural component.
I_STRUCTUR_MEMBER_2 Name of the structural component of the
other structure
Key value of the structural component of a
second structure (if a second structure is
available). This is needed, for example, for sort
operations.
I_TEXT Name of the structural component
I_IS_SUM Sum total cell
‘X’ = sum total cell
I_IS_REPETITION Repetition
'X' = cell contents is a repetition
I_CELLSPAN Number of cells that you want to merge
along the drilldown axis
I_CELLSPAN_ORT Number of cells that you want to merge
vertically along the drilldown axis
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Data Cells
Definition
You use the Data_Cell method to adjust the contents of data cells.
Structure
Method Data_Cell
Importing Parameter Description
I_X X coordinate of the cell in the table
I_Y Y coordinate of the cell in the table
I_VALUE Values of the cell without scaling
I_DISPLAY_VALUE Values of the cell after scaling
I_NUMERICAL_SCALE Scaling factors
I_NUMERICAL_PRECISION Number of places after the decimal point
I_CURRENCY Currency
Three-character currency ID, for example,
USD, ATS, or DEM.
I_UNIT Unit
Unit according to the application of the three-
character conversion exit.
I_ ALERTLEVEL Alert level
1, 2, 3 = green; 4, 5, 6 = yellow; 7, 8, 9 = red
I_IS_SUM Sum total cell
‘X’ = sum total cell
You can make many changes, for example, choose to display the alerts as icons, or change the
way currencies and units are displayed (units as text, for example).
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Error Cells
Definition
You use the Error_Cell method to adjust the contents of error cells.
Structure
Method Error_Cell
Importing Parameter Description
I_X X coordinate of the cell in the table
I_Y Y coordinate of the cell in the table
I_TEXT Error text
I_TYPE Error type (S, E, A, I, W)
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Labeling Area of the Navigation Block
Definition
You can adjust the contents of the labeling cells of the navigation block with method
NAV_BLOCK_LABEL.
Structure
The area for labeling can be divided in up to 4 columns.
Method NAV_BLOCK_LABEL
Importing Parameter Description
I_IOBJNM Technical name of the characteristic or
structure
I_IS_STRUCTURE Object is a structure
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
I_AXIS Axis on which the characteristics / structure
are arranged in the drilldown
'X' = columns, 'Y' = rows
I_CAPTION Label text
I_HRY_ACTIVE Status of the display hierarchy
'X' = Active
Changing Parameter Description
C_CELL1_ID ID of cell 1
If you leave this parameter empty, the cell has
no ID. The ID can be used to process the cell
contents with JavaScript.
C_CELL2_ID ID of cell 2
C_CELL3_ID ID of cell 3
C_CELL4_ID ID of cell 4
C_CELL1_CONTENT Cell contents 1
The cell contents themselves can be very
simple (for example only a number) or very
complex (for example for hierarchy nodes:
icons with expanded/collapsed URL and text).
C_CELL2_CONTENT Cell contents 2
C_CELL3_CONTENT Cell contents 3
C_CELL4_CONTENT Cell contents 4
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C_CELL1_STYLE Style of cell 1
The style defines the color, font, font size,
distances, etc. of the cell. The styles are
defined in the Cascading Style Sheet. The
Cascading Style Sheet is assigned to the
template.
C_CELL2_STYLE Style of cell 2
C_CELL3_STYLE Style of cell 3
C_CELL4_STYLE Style of cell 4
C_CELL1_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag 1
Here you can set the properties such as the
width, height, alignment or color of the cell.
This parameter is not normally set because
many of the properties are already defined
when the style is defined.
C_CELL2_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag 2
C_CELL3_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag 3
C_CELL4_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag 4
C_CELL1_WIDTH Width of column 1
C_CELL2_WIDTH Width of column 2
C_CELL3_WIDTH Width of column 3
C_CELL4_WIDTH Width of column 4
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Filter Area of the Navigation Block
Definition
You can adjust the contents of the filter cells of the navigation block with method
NAV_BLOCK_VALUE.
Structure
The area for the filter can be divided in up to 4 columns.
Method NAV_BLOCK_VALUE
Importing Parameter Description
I_IOBJNM Technical name of the characteristic or
structure
I_IS_STRUCTURE Object is a structure
‘X’ = Yes, ‘ ’ = No
I_AXIS Axis on which the characteristics / structure
are arranged in the drilldown
'X' = columns, 'Y' = rows
I_CAPTION Label text
I_HRY_ACTIVE Status of the display hierarchy
'X' = Active
Changing Parameter Description
C_CELL1_ID ID of cell 1
If you leave this parameter empty, the cell has
no ID. The ID can be used to process the cell
contents with JavaScript.
C_CELL2_ID ID of cell 2
C_CELL3_ID ID of cell 3
C_CELL4_ID ID of cell 4
C_CELL1_CONTENT Cell contents 1
The cell contents themselves can be very
simple (for example only a number) or very
complex (for example for hierarchy nodes:
icons with expanded/collapsed URL and text).
C_CELL2_CONTENT Cell contents 2
C_CELL3_CONTENT Cell contents 3
C_CELL4_CONTENT Cell contents 4
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C_CELL1_STYLE Style of cell 1
The style defines the color, font, font size,
distances, etc. of the cell. The styles are
defined in the Cascading Style Sheet. The
Cascading Style Sheet is assigned to the
template.
C_CELL2_STYLE Style of cell 2
C_CELL3_STYLE Style of cell 3
C_CELL4_STYLE Style of cell 4
C_CELL1_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag 1
Here you can set the properties such as the
width, height, alignment or color of the cell.
This parameter is not normally set because
many of the properties are already defined
when the style is defined.
C_CELL2_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag 2
C_CELL3_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag 3
C_CELL4_TD_EXTEND Extension of TD tag 4
C_CELL1_WIDTH Width of column 1
C_CELL2_WIDTH Width of column 2
C_CELL3_WIDTH Width of column 3
C_CELL4_WIDTH Width of column 4
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Service Methods
Definition
Functional components of the table interface.
Use
Service methods are offered along with methods for manipulating cell contents [Seite 293]. You
need these when creating new cell contents.
Features
You can use the following service methods:
Creating Navigation URLs [Seite 308]
Information on the Navigation Status [Seite 309]
Information on a Specific Cell [Seite 311]
Symbols [Seite 313]
Sending Messages [Seite 314]
JavaScript Functions [Seite 315]
Determining Specific Attributes for the Table Interface [Seite 316]
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Creating Navigation URLs
Use
You generate command URLs using the following method. This ensures that the request is sent
to the correct page instance of the current session.
Features
Method GET_URL
Importing parameter Description
I_R_PARAMETER Command parameter
The command parameter is transferred using
instances of the class CL_RSR_PARAMETER.
Use the methods in this class, for example,
ADD, to fill the parameter.
Returning parameter Description
R_URL Command URL
You can also use the following service methods:
Symbols [Seite 313]
Information on the Navigation Status [Seite 309]
Information on a Specific Cell [Seite 311]
Sending Messages [Seite 314]
JavaScript Functions [Seite 315]
Determining Specific Attributes for the Table Interface [Seite 316]
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Information on the Navigation Status
Use
This method returns information on the current navigation status. You can call it up at any time.
Features
Method GET_STATE_INFOS
Exporting parameter Description
E_THX_AXIS_INFO Distribution of the structures,
characteristics and attributes on the axes
and their properties
For details about structures, see Dataset [Seite
284] and AXIS_INFO [Seite 285]
E_T_SLICER Dynamic filter
Filter that you can change in navigation and,
for example, see in the navigation block.
For details about tables, see Dataset [Seite
284] and Axis Data [Seite 287]
Unlike in the set, the
ATTRIBUTES component is not
offered.
E_T_TXT_SYMBOLS Query text element
The text element contains general information
(for example, the query key date), information
about the variable values and information for
fixing query filters.
For details about tables, see Dataset [Seite
284] and TXT_SYMBOLS [Seite 291]
In addition, you can use the following service methods:
Creating Navigation URLs [Seite 308]
Information on a Specific Cell [Seite 311]
Symbols [Seite 313]
Sending Messages [Seite 314]
JavaScript Functions [Seite 315]
Determining Specific Attributes for the Table Interface [Seite 316]
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Information on a Specific Cell
Use
This method returns details for cells at a specific cell coordinate.
Prerequisites
You cannot call up this method in the START method.
Features
Method GET_CELL_INFO
Importing parameter Description
I_ROW Row co-ordinate of cell in table
I_COLUMN Column co-ordinate of cell in table
Exporting parameter Description
E_AXIS Axis of the cell
0 = on the columns, 1 = on the rows, -1
otherwise
E_DATA_ROW Data row
Row coordinate in data area This information is
important, for example, when jumping from one
report to another.
E_DATA_COLUMN Data column
Column coordinate in data area. This
information is important, for example, when
jumping from one report to another.
E_CELL_TYPE Type of cell
0 = Empty cell
1 = Data cell
2 = Structure component
3 = Characteristic value
4 = Characteristic header
5 = Display attribute value
6 = Display-attribute header
7 = Scaling factor
E_IOBJNM Characteristic/structure name
This parameter is filled only for cells of type 2,
3, 4, 5 and 6.
E_ATTRINM Display-attribute name
This parameter is filled only for cells of type 5
and 6.
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E_T_CELL_RESTRICTIONS Cell Restrictions
Restrictions arising from the position of the cell
in the table. For example, there are restrictions
on the display of data cells on the axes.
For details about tables, see Dataset [Seite
T
284] and Axis Data [Seite 287]
T T T
Unlike in the set, the
ATTRIBUTES component is not
offered.
E_S_CELL_DATA Information about data cells
Information about data cells, for example, the
value of the data cell, is available from here.
For details about structures, see Dataset [Seite
T
284] and CELL_DATA [Seite 289]
T T T
You can also use the following service methods:
Creating Navigation URLs [Seite 308]
T T
Information on the Navigation Status [Seite 309]
T T
T Symbols [Seite 313] T
T Sending Messages [Seite 314] T
JavaScript Functions [Seite 315]
T T
T Determining Specific Attributes for the Table Interface [Seite 316] T
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Symbols
Use
You use IMG tags in HTML for symbols. To fill the IMG tag attribute SRC, you need the path of
the symbol directory from the MIME Repository or the ITS. The following method returns this
path:
Features
Method GET_ICON_PATH
Returning parameter Description
R_PATH Path to symbol directory
You use this path in the HTML IMG tag for
SRC. You only need to enter the screen name.
You can also use the following service methods:
Creating Navigation URLs [Seite 308]
T T
Information on the Navigation Status [Seite 309]
T T
T Information on a Specific Cell [Seite 311] T
Sending Messages [Seite 314]
T T
JavaScript Functions [Seite 315]
T T
T Determining Specific Attributes for the Table Interface [Seite 316]T
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Sending Messages
Use
You use the following method to send messages. These appear as a table at the start of the
HTML page. You mostly use this function to notify users of errors.
Features
Method SEND_MESSAGE
Importing parameter Description
I_CLASS Message class
I_TYPE Message type (I, W, E, A, X)
I_NUMBER Message number
I_MSGV1 Message variable value 1
I_MSGV2 Message variable value 2
I_MSGV3 Message variable value 3
I_MSGV4 Message variable value 4
You can also use the following service methods:
Creating Navigation URLs [Seite 308]
T T
Information on the Navigation Status [Seite 309]
T T
T Information on a Specific Cell [Seite 311]T
Symbols [Seite 313]
T T
T JavaScript Functions [Seite 315] T
T Determining Specific Attributes for the Table Interface [Seite 316]T
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JavaScript Functions
Use
The following method enables you to manage JavaScript source code centrally. The source code
is set at the start of the HTML page. You can use this function to construct your own JavaScript
source code and, for example, call up manipulated cells from there.
Features
Methods SET_JAVASCRIPT_FUNCTION
Importing parameter Description
I_NAME Name of the section of source code
This name is unique. Any source code already
stored that has the same name is overwritten.
The name I_NAME is not the name of a
JavaScript function (see I_CODING).
I_CODING JavaScript source code
The source code I_CODING is the inner part of
the HTML tag script and can be the definition of
JavaScript functions (with function) and/or the
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definition of JavaScript variables (with var).
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The source code of one or more calls of the
method is collected and automatically
positioned at the beginning of the HTML page.
You can also use the following service methods:
Generate a Navigation URL [Seite 308]
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Information on the Navigational State [Seite 309]
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T Information on a Specific Cell [Seite 311] T
Symbols [Seite 313]
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T Sending Messages [Seite 314] T
Determining Specific Attributes for the Table-Interface [Seite 316]
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Determining Specific Attributes for the Table
Interface
Use
You need this method if you have defined your own attributes for an object tag for the table
interface. The basic table does not recognize these and are lost when you drilldown on a
bookmark if you do not do anything with them.
To make the Web application suitable for bookmarks, you have to use the following method to
make important attributes for your table interface known to the Web item.
We recommend that you call this method in the initialization (START method).
Features
Method SET_TABLE_INTERFACE_ATTRIBUTE
Importing parameter Description
I_ID Attribute name
I_VALUE Attribute value
You can also use the following service methods:
Creating Navigation URLs [Seite 308]
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Information on the Navigation Status [Seite 309]
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T Information on a Specific Cell [Seite 311] T
Symbols [Seite 313]
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T Sending Messages [Seite 314] T
JavaScript Functions [Seite 315]
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