In this article, we will show you how to import different stylesheet examples inside your report.
In order to do this, we will use the stylesheet example given by Jedox which can be downloaded here.
If you don't know how to create a model check this article.
After that follow the next steps:
Step 1: Download the design system model from here: https://design-system.cloud.jedox.com/resources
Step 2: Export the DS Stylesheets report from the "//Models/Design System Templates/Configuration Reports/DS Stylesheet.wss" folder in the report designer.
Step 3: Import the report into your instance
Step 4: Configure the styles based on client requirements in the report by modifying them individually as described here: https://knowledgebase.jedox.com/models/other/configuring-design-elements.htm?Highlight=design
Step 5: Save the stylesheet report and tag it as a resource
Step 6: Insert the tagged stylesheets report as a resource in the client report where you want to apply the styles
Step 7: Use the styles in the client report.
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While doing different projects we noticed that one of the repeating requirements is to export the Jedox report in Excel and then perform some additional analysis. As you know from before there are a few ways to export to excel.
xlsx - standard export
xlsx_snapshot - standard snapshot export
xlsx_olap_snapshot - OLAP snapshot export
In the case of xlsx export, data will be downloaded as a constant value. In this article, we will show you how to use the famous Excel function SUM incorporated in dynaranges.
How to create a button for exporting in Excel?
SUM in Jedox dynarange
Imagine that we have two sheets. The first one contains data in Dynarage which could be editable when exported to excel. The second sheet supposes to read all changes from the first one and sum it up accordingly.
In order to do that we will need to set up some steps:
Create name range for Products and for considered data. Remember: it is important to select one row before and after dynarange.
Create SUM function in the...
In this article, we will show you how to sort attributes in the way you like. When building dimensions in Jedox it could happen that some of them require a huge number of them. The modeler screen in normal zooming conditions can fit around 10 attributes. For all the rest we will need to use a scroller. If you are someone who works with Jedox for a few years you will notice that adding attributes on the end of the page when scrolling could be annoying. Especially because after adding any attribute manually, the page refresh and bring you back to starting position. We can resolve it by pushing the last attribute at the beginning.
There are two ways to do it:
Create attribute directly on desired position
Moving attribute around in #_MONTH_ cube
For the second case, arrows, in the end, will be blocked, so the best way is to drag and drop elements around.
Maybe at first sight useless tip, sorting manually really...
When having two servers that are running on different versions, it could happen that restoring the database backup from a newer one to an older one can lead to an error. In our case, it appeared when trying to restore the database in Modeller from 2021.4 to 2021.2.
If you are not familiar with how to restore the database from one server to another without including support, the article can be found here.
The process is simple:
Log in on your server from where you want to take the database
Go to desired database in Modeler
Right Click on it and choose Download Database...
Go to second server where you want to perform restoring the database activity
Right click on it and choose Restore Database...
IF the scenario is smooth you are ready to celebrate, but in case it's not (like below)
CODE: M_DB3 - zip operation failed : not a valid backup file,subfolders found
Perform the following steps:
Unzip the database
Find folder checksum and remove it
Zip it again
Try to perform...
Hi Jedox beginners,
How many times has it happened that while working on your super complex ETLs, the save button becomes unclickable?
It can become really annoying problem, especially if you spent a decent amount of time in front of the PC.
Until now, the problem could be solved by:
Clicking Test button before and then pop up with "Save button" will appear
Log out, delete cache and log in again.
Since both solutions bring anxiety to your hands, simple CTRL + S typing on the keyboard is enabling the SAVE button again.
Click now and thank us later.
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There is a well-known bug in Jedox in which the error pop-up ends with JDX_SID not found.
It is usually happening in the extract component of Integrator and it is related to a connection to a file, especially if the file is located in the JedoxFiles folder.
The way to resolve this is very simple and it required some adjustments in the config.php file.
More about configuration files can be found here.
cookie secure flag set to false;
//cookie secure flagdefine('CFG_COOKIE_SECURE',false);
cookie samesite policy set to "Lax"; (Don't forget to add " " )
//cookie samesite policy('Lax','Strict' or 'None')define('CFG_COOKIE_SAMESITE','Lax');
After making those two changes your extract should be working.
The change will take effect after a full-service restart.
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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of crafting a calendar widget within the Jedox platform. This endeavor requires the presence of a Day dimension enriched with an additional attribute named 'NextDay.' The overarching goal is to fashion a dynamic calendar capable of accommodating additional dimensions, effectively transforming it into a versatile data planning hub. This widget can prove invaluable for various use cases such as task planning, reminders, and monitoring planning cycles availability, all achieved seamlessly within a spreadsheet environment without the need for any coding expertise. Basic familiarity with Excel is all that is required.
Creating the Time Dimension
The foundation of our calendar widget is laid with the creation of a Time dimension. Utilizing a straightforward dimension creation approach, we will employ the Dimension Template 'Day.' This template will undergo augmentation with an extra attribute known as 'NextDay,' dynamically generated through Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes. The 'NextDay' attribute serves as a representation of the following day...
In this post, we are going to show you how to use multiple PALO functions in the macro to successfully add element in the dimension. For this purpose we are going to use the Biker database and elements will be added to the Product dimension. Have in mind that example is for the users who use the cloud instance of jedox.
First we need to establish connection with the OLAP.
$host = $_JEDOX['OLAP_HOST'];$port = $_JEDOX['OLAP_PORT'];$conn = palo_init($host, $port, $_JEDOX['OLAP_SESSION_ID']);
Then we need to formulate Palo.EADD function. this function consists of the following parameters.
PALO.EADD(Server/Database, Dimension, Type, Element, Parent Element, Weight, Clear, Error suppr.)
Possible values for Clear are 0 (or FALSE), 1 (or TRUE) and 2
0: Removes no elements of the dimension before importing
1: Removes all elements of the existing dimension before importing
2: Removes all existing elements of the C-dimension before importing. Basic elements are not deleted.
More about this and other functions can be found here.
When these are combined code should look something like this:
function...
Here is one quick way to download a file as an Excel.
In normal conditions, Jedox offers two possibilities to Export to Excel:
XLSX Snapshot
XLSX OLAP Snapshot
More about differences can be found here.
Sometimes, we want to limit end users from seeing these buttons. That can be done in this way [see bellow] by clicking on report properties and unchecking Interface checkboxes.
Now, when the report does not contain anything related to Jedox bars we can install the macro for exporting.
The code behind the macro is very simple:
return array
(
array('actn', "exportToXLSX",2),
);
The final output looks like this:
The whole project can be downloaded from here.
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One of the commonly used transformations in ETL is Table denormalization.
Denormalization is the reverse of normalization. Row-based data with key-value pairs is transposed into column-based data. This allows an OLAP model with one measure in each row (with the measure name as a key) to be arranged into a relational model in which the measures are held in various columns.
Jedox knowledge base
In typical table denormalization, Measure fields are populated by the rows which we want to see in columns. Usually, it's enough to do it one by one but sometimes it happens that there are 30 or 50 elements that needed to be transposed into the columns.
For that reason, we will use a little trick that can be found in Advanced settings. In case you are not familiar with this type of transformation here is the link that can help.
Our file contains 3 columns and one of them contains data that should be denormalized.
Instead of using static measures, we will introduce...
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