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How do I create an XPT template in BI Publisher?

How do I create an XPT template in BI Publisher?

  1. Step 1: Obtain Sample XML Data from the Data Model.
  2. Step 2: Open the BlankExcelTemplate.xls File and Save As the Template Name.
  3. Step 3: Design the Layout in Excel.
  4. Step 4: Assign the BI Publisher Defined Names.
  5. Step 5: Prepare the XDO_METADATA Sheet.
  6. Step 6: Test the Template.

Which two template types are supported by BI Publisher?

BI Publisher reports can be generated in many formats (PDF, RTF, Excel, HTML, and so on) in many languages from a single template. You can also create lightweight interactive management reports by use of highly intuitive drag and drop style web-based layout editor.

Which two tools can you use to build layouts for BI Publisher reports?

Excel Templates.

  • Excel Template Builder.
  • Interactive List Component for BI Publisher Layouts.
  • Redesigned Formula Dialog for BI Publisher.
  • What is layout template in XML Publisher?

    Layout template defines how the user views the output, basically it can be developed using Microsoft word document in rft (rich text format) or Adobe pdf format. The data output in xml format (from Data template) will be loaded in layout template at run time and the required final output file is generated.

    How do you customize a BIP report?

    How to customize seeded BIP reports in ERP Cloud

    1. Login to ERP cloud instance and navigate to Reports and Analytics.
    2. Navigate to “Shared Folders/Financials/Payments/” to find “Disbursement Payment File Formats” reports, click on more to find ‘Customize’ option.

    Where do you register data and layout templates?

    And register the template using the data definition created. Go to XML Publisher Administrator->Data Definitions->Create Data definition. At the runtime the concurrent managers request interface will present the list of available templates with respect to the data definition registered.

    How do I regroup XML data in RTF template?

    The RTF template supports the XSL 2.0 for-each-group standard that allows you to regroup XML data into hierarchies that are not present in the original data….Template Example.

    Default Text Entry Form Field Help Text Entry Description
    My CD Placeholder to display the data value of the TITLE tag.

    How do I download BI Publisher for Opa?

    Go to the Oracle BI Publisher Downloads page on the Oracle Technology Network. Scroll until you can see the download links for the relevant version of BI Publisher. Note: The version of BI Publisher currently supported for use with OPA is 11.1.1.9.

    How do I use the Template Builder in BI Publisher?

    The Template Builder enables you to: Connect to the Oracle BI Publisher server to retrieve data to build your template. Quickly insert common report elements such as data fields, tables, charts, and cross tabulations. Upload your template to the Oracle BI Publisher server.

    Where can I find the latest BI Publisher courses?

    For a complete list of the latest available courses, visit the Oracle EducationWeb page and use the key word “BI Publisher” to search for available titles. In addition, the Oracle BI Publisher Demo Library consists of a collection of recordings on how to create common layout elements in RTF & PDF templates.

    What is the Oracle BI Publisher demo library?

    In addition, the Oracle BI Publisher Demo Library consists of a collection of recordings on how to create common layout elements in RTF & PDF templates. Oracle By Example (OBE) online tutorials offer a quick way to get started with the product. What is cloud computing? What is CRM?

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