Scheduling Java Objects Using the SDK. Matthias Nott, Business Objects

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1 Scheduling Java Objects Using the SDK Matthias Nott, Business Objects

2 Breakout Information Scheduling Java Objects Using the SDK Business Objects provides a multi-level Java SDK for integration, customization, and extension of the Business Objects business intelligence (BI) platform. Discover how the Business Objects Java SDK allows you to schedule Java objects to the Business Objects XI repository. This session, specifically designed for Java developers will demonstrate how to develop an application, that based on information available in the database will schedule reports as PDF and them to recipients. The presentation will feature live programming and the developed code will be available to attendees along with documentation. Print_Code (please leave for Business Objects use) Slide 2

3 This Breakout Intended audience Java developers Those considering developing in Java Using the SDK the easy way BOInterface Repository Explorer Demonstrate How to build the solution step-by-step The finished solution Where to get the finished code Slide 3

4 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 4

5 What Is BOInterface? SDK library that greatly simplifies using the SDK You do not have to worry about document types Most common SDK tasks 1 line of code Does not limit you, it helps you Helps you to employ best practices on your projects Based on 4 years of development More than 30,000 lines of code behind the scenes Actively used by customers worldwide Consulting solution Ask your account manager Ask local professional services contact Ask me matthias.nott@businessobjects.com Slide 5

6 What Is BOInterface? Slide 6

7 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 7

8 What Is Repository Explorer? Slide 8

9 What Is Repository Explorer? Eclipse plug-in Built with BOinterface Reveals the repository content Know everything about objects Debug your SDK queries See immediate effects of your programs Slide 9

10 Repository Explorer: Repository While Developing Slide 10

11 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 11

12 BOReport Slide 12

13 Use the Documentation: BOReport Package Slide 13

14 Use the Documentation: BOReport Class Slide 14

15 Use BOReport To Open a Session Slide 15

16 Use BOReport To Reuse a Session Slide 16

17 Recap: Creating a Session You need a BOReport object Security requires the following information: Username Password CMS name Authentication type Open the session with initsession( ) You get a session ID in return Slide 17

18 Recap: Reusing a Session You need a BOReport object You can reuse a session created in a completely different JVM This is a very simple way to use single sign-on scenarios Create a simple web application A link points to InfoView for Power Users A simple JSP in front of InfoView recycles the session using usesession(sessionid) getcesession() Slide 18

19 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 19

20 BOReportHandler Slide 20

21 Use BOReportHandler To Open a Document Slide 21

22 Recap: Opening a Document You need a BOReportHandler object Instantiate it with new BOReportHandler(boReport) To open a document, use getstoragetoken( ) A storage token is a handle to a document Slide 22

23 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 23

24 BOReportHandler Slide 24

25 Use BOReportHandler To Work with Documents Slide 25

26 Use BOReportHandler To Set Prompts Slide 26

27 Use BOPromptHolder For Special Prompts Slide 27

28 Use BOPromptHolder For Special Prompts Slide 28

29 Recap: Setting Prompts You again need the BOReportHandler Object You also need a BOPromptHolder For special Prompts see Javadoc of BOPromptHolder To set the prompts, use setprompts(storagetoken, prompts) A new storage token is returned Slide 29

30 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 30

31 BOReportViewer Slide 31

32 Use BOReportViewerPDF to get a PDF Slide 32

33 Recap: Getting a Report in PDF You need a BOReportViewerPDF Object Instantiate it with new BOReportViewerPDF(boReport) To get a document in PDF, use getdocumentpdf(storagetoken) Slide 33

34 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 34

35 BOReportScheduler Slide 35

36 Use BOReportSchedulerSMTP for Mail Schedules Slide 36

37 Use BOReportSchedulerSMTP for Mail Schedules Slide 37

38 Use BOReportSchedulerSMTP for Mail Schedules Slide 38

39 Use BOReportSchedulerSMTP.Metadata Slide 39

40 Use BOReportSchedulerSMTP.Metadata Slide 40

41 Use BOReportSchedulerHelper.Metadata Slide 41

42 Use BOReportSchedulerHelper.Metadata Slide 42

43 Recap: Scheduling a Report To SMTP You need a BOReportSchedulerSMTP object Instantiate it with new BOReportSchedulerSMTP(boReport) Use metadata to specify what to do To schedule, use schedulereport(storagetoken, metadata) Slide 43

44 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 44

45 Tools Slide 45

46 Use Tools ProgramObject as Template Slide 46

47 Use Tools ProgramObject as Template Slide 47

48 Use Tools ProgramObject as Template Slide 48

49 Recap: Scheduling a Program Object You use Tools ProgramObject as template Run it from the command line for testing Schedule it to the enterprise system Runs with the credentials of the user for whom it was scheduled You automatically have Parameters from properties file Command line parameters All SDK objects Anything you can program with BOInterface, you can schedule Slide 49

50 Topics What is BOInterface? What is Repository Explorer? Step 1 Create a Session Step 2 Open a Document Step 3 Set Prompts Step 4 Get PDF Step 5 Schedule to SMTP Step 6 Create and Schedule Program Object Step 7 Create User, Create Group, Associate Both Q&A Slide 50

51 BOAdmin Slide 51

52 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 52

53 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 53

54 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 54

55 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 55

56 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 56

57 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 57

58 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 58

59 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 59

60 Use the BOAdmin Package For Administration Slide 60

61 Recap: Administrating Users and Groups You need a BOAdmin object Instantiate it with new BOAdmin(boReport) You can also extend the metadata of any object in the repository e.g. use setuserproperty( ) Slide 61