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Creating a Combo Chart in Jedox

October 6, 2023February 26, 2024 by Jedox 4 BeginnersNo Comments

Are you new to Jedox and want to learn how to create eye-catching charts for your reports? Combo charts in Jedox are a great way to present data that combines different types of information, and they are especially helpful when you want to visualize data in a simple and engaging way. In this beginner's guide, we'll walk you through the steps to create a combo chart in Jedox, and we'll explore the types of reports where this chart can be particularly useful. What is a Combo Chart? A combo chart in Jedox combines two different types of charts in one visual representation. You can have one chart type, such as columns or bars, representing one set of data, and another chart type, like a line chart, representing a different set of data on the same graph. This combination allows you to compare data sets that might have different scales or units of measurement. Creating a Combo Chart in Jedox Prepare Your Data: Make sure...

Connection to Snowflake ❄️🔄📊

September 6, 2023September 7, 2023 by Jedox 4 BeginnersNo Comments

The upcoming release of Jedox in 2023.3 is set to bring exciting advancements to the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process by introducing a seamless connection to Snowflake, one of the leading cloud data warehousing solutions. With this integration, users can enjoy efficient data handling with two authentication options, enhanced by considerations for roles, warehouses, and databases. After choosing the connection there are certain credentials which need to be added. Authentication Options: Username and Password: This traditional method allows users to authenticate their access to Snowflake by providing their username and password. This secure authentication process ensures that only authorized individuals can access and manipulate data within Snowflake. Private Key Configuration: For those seeking enhanced security, the new connection also supports private key authentication. Users can configure their Snowflake accounts to accept private key authentication, adding an extra layer of protection to their data. The Jedox-Snowflake integration doesn't stop at authentication methods. It also provides valuable features to help manage roles, warehouses, and databases seamlessly: Role: Users...

Charting New Horizons: Navigating Stock and Commodities Markets with Jedox 📈📊

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Jedox 4 BeginnersNo Comments

Hello dear Jedox beginners, In this post, we will take an unusual path and instead of connecting to usual business tools, we will try to extract the commodity and stock data. To do that we will connect to free API at https://www.alphavantage.co/. Alpha Vantage is a financial data provider that offers a wide range of financial market data and services. It provides access to historical and real-time market data for various asset classes, including stocks, cryptocurrencies, forex (foreign exchange), and more. At this moment we will focus on commodity data. The connection will be Rest type and the extract will be from JSON. Technical details for commodities API Resource is: https://www.alphavantage.co/query?function=${Commodity}&interval=daily&apikey=${API} where API Parameters are ❚ Required: function The function of your choice. In this case, function=BRENT which is crude oil. A list of the commodities will come with the model ❚ Optional: interval By default, interval=monthly. Strings daily, weekly, and monthly are accepted. ❚ Optional: datatype By default, datatype=json. Strings json and csv are accepted with the following specifications: json returns the time series in JSON format; csv returns the time series as a CSV (comma-separated value) file. ❚...

VisualVibe 275 – Jedox KPI Cards 🔵🔴🟢 🟡

August 8, 2023June 17, 2024 by Jedox 4 BeginnersNo Comments

Hey there, fellow data enthusiasts! After an intensive two-year endeavour, We are thrilled to reveal a visual solution for Jedox users worldwide. Presenting an inspiring colour palette exclusively designed for KPI cards across 10 diverse industries. This innovative palette isn't just about colours – it's a toolkit that promises to speed up your dashboard creation, aid in design decisions, and provide plenty of alternatives and examples. Say goodbye to hours spent deliberating over colours, fonts, and alignments – with our palette, you'll have the visual power you need to craft stunning, industry-specific KPI cards. Elevate your data representation and navigate your dashboards forward! 🚀🎨📈 NOTE: This feature only works with Jedox 2023.2 versions and newer. If you think some of these can fit your dashboards you can download them from here. But if you like to support every donation would be appreciated....

Canvas KPI Cards in Jedox: A Comprehensive Guide

July 23, 2023August 8, 2023 by Jedox 4 Beginners1 Comment

Canvas KPI Cards in Jedox provide a powerful way to display summary measures from your data and assess the status of an action against a target or comparison value. They were introduced with version 2023.2 and expanded Canvas capabilities to another level. These visually engaging KPI Cards allow users to track and communicate progress toward measurable goals easily. In order to start using them you need to create a new Canvas type of report in the Report Manager. After that, from the left side, you will be able to see the Components section. Format Tab When you add a KPI Card to your Canvas, a dialogue box with two tabs appears on the right side of the screen. The Format tab allows you to customize properties such as name, width, padding, margin, background colour, and radius. Moreover, the Format tab's lower section allows you to personalize the font style and alignment of different sections within the KPI Card, such as Title, Value, and Comparison. Data...

Jedox ComboBox: Presenting Future Dates with Ease

July 1, 2023July 21, 2023 by Jedox 4 BeginnersNo Comments

Jedox, the versatile business intelligence and performance management solution, offers a range of features to streamline data analysis and visualization. In this article, we'll dive into the capabilities of Jedox ComboBox and explore how it can be used to present future dates in a user-friendly manner. We'll guide you through a step-by-step process to leverage this functionality, opening up new possibilities for data exploration and decision-making. So let's get started! As a pre-requirement, we will need a Day dimension in some of your databases. Step by Step: Presenting Future Dates in Jedox ComboBox 1: Retrieve the Current Date using TODAY(). 2: Convert the Current Date to the Day Dimension Format. 3: Return the DayValue Attribute: In this step, we retrieve the DayValue attribute, which represents the current date in integer format. 4: Set a Named Range for Attribute Filtering: We establish a named range in Jedox, which allows us to conveniently filter the DayValue attribute. 5: Create a ComboBox and Apply the Attribute Filter. 6: Get...

Utilizing Multi-Selection Elements from Listbox

June 29, 2023July 20, 2023 by Jedox 4 Beginners8 Comments

Listboxes are an essential feature in Jedox, a powerful business intelligence and performance management solution. They allow users to select multiple elements simultaneously, enabling dynamic analysis and reporting. This article will explore how multi-selected elements from Listbox can be effectively used in dynaranges, subsets, and Palo formulas. We will also demonstrate how formulas can automatically sum the values from the selected elements, providing enhanced functionality for data analysis. Understanding Multi-Selection Listboxes Listboxes in Jedox provide a dropdown list of elements that users can choose from. By enabling the multi-selection feature, users can select multiple elements simultaneously, offering flexibility in data analysis. This allows for creating dynamic reports and calculations based on specific selections. We will present 3 use cases where you can see how Multi-Selection elements can be utilized: Leveraging Palo Formulas for Automatic Summation Palo is the powerful multidimensional database engine that underlies Jedox. With multi-selected elements from a Listbox, you can enhance Palo formulas to automatically sum the values from the selected elements....

Geocharts visualisation in Jedox

June 14, 2023February 26, 2024 by Jedox 4 BeginnersNo Comments

In today's post, we'll explore the world of geocharts and how they can enhance your data visualization capabilities in Jedox. Specifically, we'll dive into using geocharts from Google and discuss how to leverage the Google API key to unlock their potential. What are Geocharts? Geocharts are powerful visual representations of data that allow you to display information on a geographic map. With just a few lines of code, you can transform your data into an interactive map. This helps you identify patterns, trends, and correlations across different regions. Why Use Geocharts in Jedox? Jedox, a BI and EPM platform, provides a wealth of features for data analysis and visualization. Geocharts offer a layer of insight, enabling you to explore data geographically and gain a deeper understanding of regional variations. Getting Started with Geocharts and Google API Key: To utilize Geocharts in Jedox, we'll need to integrate the Google Charts API, which powers these visualizations. Before we proceed, you'll need a Google API key,...

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Jedox with ChatGPT for Enhanced Analytics

June 6, 2023June 28, 2023 by Jedox 4 BeginnersNo Comments

In today's data-driven world, businesses rely heavily on advanced analytics solutions to gain valuable insights. One such powerful combination is the integration of Jedox, an enterprise planning and business intelligence platform, with ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. This integration opens up new possibilities for organizations, allowing them to leverage the capabilities of both technologies to achieve enhanced analytics and decision-making. Recently Jedox realised the model which showcases this bond. It can be found on the public marketplace and it is available for everyone. In order to work with the model users will need to have their own API key. Documentation of the model explains in detail how to obtain one and how to set it up in Jedox. The model contains 3 parts: 1st part is where you can send the numeric values to the model and ask it for interpretation of values. The goal is to receive a summary of values and it is good for the people who...

Jedox Datepicker 101: Creating Flexible Dynamic Ranges for Data Analysis

May 6, 2023June 28, 2023 by Jedox 4 BeginnersNo Comments

One of the features of Jedox is the Datepicker, a user-friendly interface that allows you to select dates, periods, and other parameters to filter and analyze your data. In this article, we'll show you how to create a dynamic range between two dates using the Jedox Datepicker. A dynamic range is a flexible range that automatically adjusts to include new data, and it can be a powerful tool for analyzing trends and making predictions. Before we create a report you need to prepare the following things: Create a Day dimension using a Day template Create additional attribute DayValue2 Create a rule which duplicates data from DayValue to DayValue2 Datepicker RULE After this is done let us create the spreadsheet report: Add two data pickers Add their values in the sheet and save them as a namerange Attribute Add Dyna range and in the Attribute, section use the variable "Attribute" =PALO.SUBSET("localhost/Datepicker","Day",1,,,,,PALO.AFILTER(Attribute,0,{true,true,true,true,true,true,true,true,true,true,true}),,PALO.SORT(1,0,,0,,0,0,,)) Save it and you are ready to go. This will now provide a more flexible and customizable approach to data analysis...