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Video: How to Use Info Mode

In this video, you can learn how to use the Info Mode feature of WebFOCUS Designer.

The information mode allows developers to easily find and edit content, determine whether each item is correct for the page, or quickly preview parameters before building a filter grid.To enable the information mode, click the Info Mode button on the Designer Toolbar.

Notice that the view of all content items on the canvas changes to display their paths in the repository and parameters configured for these items. 

Adding Headings and Footings to a Report

You can use headers and footers to add key information, such as purpose of the report and the audience for whom it is intended. 

You can add multiple lines of information into the heading and footing areas in a report, and apply different styling options to different sections of the heading or footing. This accommodates thorough explanations and additional information, while offering the most readable presentation.

Video: How to Create a Report in InfoAssist

Today, we will show you how to create a report using InfoAssist. Reports are tables of information that show data organized into rows and columns for specified sort values.

To create a report, you can either expand a folder in the Content view of the WebFOCUS Home page and click Report or, from within InfoAssist, you can create a report by clicking New on the Quick Access Toolbar or Application Menu and then clicking Build a Report. Once you choose a data source, you are ready to create your content. 

Video: How to Create a Thumbnail From Content in InfoAssist

This video will show how you can quickly and easily generate an image of a chart or report to use as a thumbnail in the WebFOCUS Home Page. This can help you quickly recognize the file you want to use in your repository.

Creating the thumbnail is easy. Once you’ve created your chart or report, simply click the Create Thumbnail button on the Quick Access Toolbar. A dialog box appears to show you what the thumbnail will look like.

Video: How to Build a Document in InfoAssist

Today, we’re going to show you how to build a document. Documents allow you to create pages containing multiple charts and reports that can be saved in a variety of formats.

To create a document, navigate to a folder and click Document in the actions bar, or, from within InfoAssist, you can click New from the Quick Access Toolbar or Application menu and click Build a Document. Once you’ve selected a Master File to use as a data source, you can begin creating your content.

Video: How to Create a Map in InfoAssist

Today, we are going to introduce the mapping capabilities of InfoAssist. Maps provide you added insight to your data using location components. They help you easily decipher the where factor in your data. You can also compare maps to quickly identify unusual circumstances or new opportunities.

There are two types of maps available in InfoAssist: choropleths, which color entire regions based on a specified measurement, and proportional symbol or bubble maps, which can show measure values for specific points. Both can be created as chart-based maps or visualization-based maps.

Video: How to Create a Chart in InfoAssist

Today we are going to introduce the InfoAssist charting feature, which provides a wide variety of options for displaying your data clearly and effectively.