Business Objects

Agenda

 List of Values
 Hierarchies
 Aggregate Awarenes
 Universe Design
List of Values (LOV)
What is a List of Values?

 A list of the distinct values from the column or

columns to which the object refers
 A LoV is used on the operand side of a condition in
the query panel of the User module

 This is only available if set by the designer

Creating a List of Values
Creating a List of Values
Creating a List of Values
Creating a List of Values
How do Lists of Values work?

 A designer can create a LoV which is based on:

 A query of the target database

 A constant set of values held in a file

 In both cases, the result is stored locally in a file on

the User ’s PC.
 Creating a List of Values

 A LoV is created within the Properties tab of an object

 By default,
Associate a List
and Allow Users to
edit are checked:
 It is important to
uncheck this box
for objects that
don’t need a List
Controlling How Lists are Refreshed

 Normally, the first time a LoV is used in a User login

session, the system fires a query at the target
database.
 The results of this query are used to populate the list,
and are stored in the .lov file.
 Thereafter, the .lov file from this query is used each
time the List is required.
Controlling How Lists are Refreshed
(continued)

 Not normally used -

uncheck this box

 Check this box for

frequently changing lists

 Check this box for edited

lists
Modifying the Content of a List of Values

 You can limit the values returned by applying a

condition to the LoV

 You can simplify the process of choosing a value for

Users by creating a hierarchy for the LoV

 You can supply a personal data file containing the

values for the list, instead of using the results of the
query
Applying a Condition to a List of Values

 Click Edit in the Properties box:

 Apply the condition in the Query
Panel:
Applying a Condition to a List of Values

 Click Edit in the Properties box:

 Apply the condition in the Query
Panel:
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values

 Make sure the hierarchy exists

for the object
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values

 Click Edit in the Properties box:

 Place the hierarchy objects (which
must be sorted) to the right of the
LoV object in the Query Panel:
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values

Country
Region

City
Creating a Hierarchy for a List of Values
 Basing a LoV on a Personal File

 Select Tools, Lists of Values from the Menu bar:

 Select the object:

 Select Personal Data:

Basing a LoV on a Personal File (continued)

 Click OK to acknowledge the message:

 Specify the file that contains the values for the list
and click OK
Basing a LoV on a Personal File (continued)

 Specify the file that contains the values for the list
and click OK
Basing a LoV on a Personal File (continued)