This article will cover one of the often-overlooked features of Cognos Analytics that has been in the application since its early days, when it was known as Cognos ReportNet, Page Sets. Page Sets are a particularly useful tool when the requirement is to show data by some sort of grouping… by Product Line, for example.
Read MoreDiscover the intricacies of Reporting Application's query data item properties. Delve into the differences between Detail and Summary aggregation, and learn how to leverage each effectively. We'll explore when and how to set these properties, and dissect the impact they have on your reports.
Read MoreThe "Glass" interface in Cognos is extremely flexible, and with a bit of effort can modify Cognos to the point it becomes unrecognizable - the customization potential is truly unlimited.
Read MoreIn Reporting, prior to Cognos 11 versions, it was difficult to change anything related to the parameter without deleting and recreating one. Then in Cognos 11 versions we got the ability to swap parameters for a prompt and rename them and such. Now, with the release of Cognos 12, we have a dedicated page where we can create all the parameters we need beforehand without creating prompts first. There is a wide variety of impressive things you can do with the parameters now, with the addition of a new Parameters Page in Report Authoring, so let’s take a look at what has been added.
Read MoreWhile reporting has evolved over the years and it is now possible to jump right into creating content in Cognos Reporting with drag-and-drop elements, becoming a true "Power User" requires a bit more know-how. It is critical to be comfortable writing expressions. That's where the Expression Definition box comes in. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your knowledge, this post will show you that there's no need to be intimidated by expressions. So, let's dive in and take a closer look at this powerful tool!
Read MoreOf the various data containers in Cognos, Crosstabs offers the most flexibility. With the flexibility comes a great deal of complication. From a simple two-dimensional layout to complicated multilevel nesting with subtotals and fancy formatting - the limit is really down to your imagination.
Read MoreWithin most Cognos report objects there are numerous property settings that allow customization to match precise report requirements. It’s even possible to fine-tune aggregations to work in a specified order. With all these properties however, Cognos does not have native functionality to add tooltips (with the notable exception of inside visualizations).
Read MoreOnce you have started honing your report authoring skills in Cognos Analytics, you may want to take the next step in your authoring… and customizing the output using Conditional Formatting is one of the ways you can do this. As implied by its name, Conditional Formatting allows the user to apply formatting only when a certain condition is met.
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