Managing add-ons in SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards
In this recipe, we will show you where you can find third-party add-ons and how to add and remove them in SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards. Dashboard add-ons will consist of the .xlx extension.
Getting ready
To install an add-on, you'll first need to download it. The following recipes in this chapter will guide you to the right places to get these files.
Note
If you are using Windows Vista, you must turn offUser Account Control (UAC), otherwise the Add-On Manager menu items will be disabled. To do so, go to Start | Control Panel | User Accounts | Turn User Account Control on or off.
How to do it...
To add or remove add-ons, use the Add-On Manager. Go to the File menu and select Manage Add-Ons.
The Add-On Manager will pop up and show which add-ons are already installed. If you have already downloaded an add-on, you can click on the Install Add-On button. Browse to the add-on's XLX file and open it. The add-on will be installed instantly. You need to restart SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards to use the new add-on(s).
If you want to remove an add-on, first select the add-on and click on the Remove Add-On button. Confirm the removal and the add-on will be deleted from your SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards installation.
A good place to find add-ons is the SAP Store (http://store.sap.com/). On this website, you can find certified solutions not only for SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards, but also for other SAP enterprise applications. Since the add-ons don't have their own category, you could search for Xcelsius to get the most results.
Note
The reason why it is best to search for Xcelsius is that SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards was recently rebranded and most add-ons were initially developed for Xcelsius. Also, SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards as a search term may lead to generic search results.
Another place to find and download add-ons is on developer websites. In each recipe of this chapter, we will guide you to these sites.