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KNOWLEDGE ACCELERATOR XI R2:XCELSIUS 4.5

PRODUCT OUTLINE

Spark Your Success with Knowledge Accelerator

KNOWLEDGE ACCELERATOR

Product Description

This six to twelve hour Knowledge Accelerator is designed to provide you with an understanding of how

to use Crystal Xcelsius to create interactive models of complex data that can be used for

presentations and reports. By using this product, you will understand how to use the Crystal Xcelsius

suite of tools, determine which components best represent different types of information, set up the

relationships between these components, and link the models to live data. You will have the opportunity

to practice creating different types of models through a series of workshops.Benefits

The business benefit of this Knowledge Accelerator is that you will be able to create models that allow

users of all levels of expertise to understand complex data, perform "what-if" analysis in a simple-to-use

format to spotlight problems and resolve issues, and create presentations and reports that steal the

show.

Product Audience

The target audience for this Knowledge Accelerator is the general business user who wants to create

more dynamic and interactive presentations and reports and the technical user who will connect existing

models to live data sources.

Product Topics

Lesson #1 - Introduction

Learn how to use the Knowledge Accelerator

interface

Lesson #2 Getting to Know Crystal Xcelsius

Navigate in Crystal Xcelsius

Crop the canvas

Define the canvas size

Find help

Lesson #3 Importing Excel Files

Import an Excel file Re-import an Excel file

Lesson #4 Using Charts

Define the available charts Create a chart with a data range

Create a chart with series

Create a chart with ignore end blanks

Lesson #5 Using Single Value Components

Define the available single value components

Create an interactive model

Create an interactive model with play options

Lesson #6 Using Selectors

Define the available selectors

Create a model with a list box selector

Create a model with a radio button selector

Create a model with a list builder selector

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Create a model with a graphic selector

Lesson #7 Applying Formatting

Change the appearance of a component

Change the font for a model

Apply a global style to a model

Apply a skin to a model

Lesson #8 Publishing Models

Take a snapshot from preview mode

Export to Flash or HTML

Publish to PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe PDF

and Word

Export to BusinessObjects Enterprise

Lesson #9 Setting up Alerts

Create a model with a value-based alert

Create a model with a percentage-based alert

Lesson #10 Setting up Dynamic Visibility

Create a model with dynamic visibility using

insert in

Create a model with dynamic visibility using

a formula

Lesson #11 Adding Graphics and Animations

Add graphics and backgrounds

Create an interactive map with graphics

Create a multi-layer model

Lesson #12 Using Templates

Create a model from a template

Create a template from a model

Lesson #13 Setting up Drill-Down

Functionality

Create a model with a drill-down chart

Lesson #14 Using Tables

Create a model with table output

Create a model with a table selector

Lesson #15 Using Maps

Create an interactive map

Lesson #16 Using Other Components

Define other available components

Create a model with an interactive calendar

Create a model with a local scenario button

Add text to a model

Add a URL to a model

Lesson #17 Creating Advanced Models

Create an advanced model

Lesson #18 Using XML and the Use Web

Service Option

Link to live data using XML and the Use Web

Service option

Lesson #19 Using Excel 2003 XML Maps

Link to live data using Excel 2003 XML maps

Refresh data using the XML Map Refresh

component

Lesson #20 Using the XML Data Button

Link to live data using the XML Data Button

Refresh data using the XML Data Button

refresh options

Lesson #21 Using Flash Variables

Link to live data using Flash Variables

Use the FSCommand component

Lesson #22 Using the SOAP Web Service

Connector

Link to live data using the SOAP Web

Service Connector

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Lesson #23 Using the Live Office Connector

Use a Live Office spreadsheet as a data

source

Lesson #24 Integrating with SharePoint

Add Xcelsius visualizations as SharePoint

web parts

Use parameters in SharePoint visualizations

Lesson #25 Using Collaboration

Create a model with collaboration components

For More Information

Visit http://www.businessobjects.com/services/training/default.asp or contact your local Business

Objects education Service Representative

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