TIBCO Spotfire Web Player Release Notes. Software Release 5.5 May 2013

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1 TIBCO Spotfire Web Player Release Notes Software Release 5.5 May 2013

2 Important Information SOME TIBCO SOFTWARE EMBEDS OR BUNDLES OTHER TIBCO SOFTWARE. USE OF SUCH EMBEDDED OR BUNDLED TIBCO SOFTWARE IS SOLELY TO ENABLE THE FUNCTIONALITY (OR PROVIDE LIMITED ADD-ON FUNCTIONALITY) OF THE LICENSED TIBCO SOFTWARE. THE EMBEDDED OR BUNDLED SOFTWARE IS NOT LICENSED TO BE USED OR ACCESSED BY ANY OTHER TIBCO SOFTWARE OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. USE OF TIBCO SOFTWARE AND THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOUND IN EITHER A SEPARATELY EXECUTED SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, OR, IF THERE IS NO SUCH SEPARATE AGREEMENT, THE CLICKWRAP END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WHICH IS DISPLAYED DURING DOWNLOAD OR INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE (AND WHICH IS DUPLICATED IN THE LICENSE FILE) OR IF THERE IS NO SUCH SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OR CLICKWRAP END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, THE LICENSE(S) LOCATED IN THE LICENSE FILE(S) OF THE SOFTWARE. USE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO THOSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND YOUR USE HEREOF SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF AND AN AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THE SAME. This document contains confidential information that is subject to U.S. and international copyright laws and treaties. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written authorization of TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO, The Power of Now, TIBCO Spotfire Web Player are either registered trademarks or trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. in the United States and/ or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only. THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE AVAILABLE ON MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEMS. HOWEVER, NOT ALL OPERATING SYSTEM PLATFORMS FOR A SPECIFIC SOFTWARE VERSION ARE RELEASED AT THE SAME TIME. SEE THE README FILE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS SOFTWARE VERSION ON A SPECIFIC OPERATING SYSTEM PLATFORM. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THIS DOCUMENT COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN; THESE CHANGES WILL BE INCORPORATED IN NEW EDITIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT. TIBCO SOFTWARE INC. MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/ OR CHANGES IN THE PRODUCT(S) AND/ OR THE PROGRAM(S) DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE MODIFIED AND/ OR QUALIFIED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY OTHER DOCUMENTATION WHICH ACCOMPANIES THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY RELEASE NOTES AND "READ ME" FILES. This Product is covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,014,661 and 7,216,116. Copyright TIBCO Software Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TIBCO Software Inc. Confidential Information

3 i Contents Preface... ii Typographical Conventions... iii Connecting with TIBCO Resources... iv How to Join TIBCOmmunity... iv How to Access All TIBCO Documentation... iv How to Contact TIBCO Spotfire Support... iv Release Notes... 1 New Features... 2 Release Changes in Functionality... 4 Release Deprecated and Removed Features... 5 Release Migration and Compatibility... 6 Release Closed Issues... 7 Known Issues... 8

4 ii Preface Topics Typographical Conventions, page iii Connecting with TIBCO Resources, page iv

5 iii Typographical Conventions General Typographical Conventions Convention code font bold code font italic font Key combinations Use The following typographical conventions are used in this manual. Code font identifies commands, code examples, filenames, pathnames, and output displayed in a command window. For example: Use MyCommand to start the foo process. Bold code font is used in the following ways: In procedures, to indicate what a user types. For example: Type admin. In large code samples, to indicate the parts of the sample that is of particular interest. In command syntax, to indicate the default parameter for a command. For example, if no param eter is specified, MyCommand is enabled: MyCommand [ enable disable] Italic font is used in the following ways: To indicate a document title. For example: See Concepts. To introduce new terms For example: A portal page may contain several portlets. Portlets are mini-applications that run in a portal. To indicate a variable in a command or code syntax that you must replace. For example: MyCommand PathName Key name separated by a plus sign ind icate keys pressed simultaneously. For example: Ctrl+C. Key names separated by a comma and space indicate keys pressed one after the other. For example: Esc, Ctrl+Q. The note icon indicates information that is of special interest or importance, for example, an additional action required only in certain circumstances. The tip icon indicates an id ea that could be useful, for example, a way to apply the information provided in the current section to achieve a specific result. The warning icon indicates the potential for a d amaging situation, for example, data loss or corruption if certain steps are taken or not taken.

6 iv Connecting with TIBCO Resources How to Join TIBCOmmunity TIBCOmmunity is an online destination for TIBCO customers, partners, and resident experts, a place to share and access the collective experience of the TIBCO community. TIBCOmmunity offers forums, blogs, and access to a variety of resources. To register, go to / How to Access All TIBCO Documentation After you join TIBCOmmunity, you can access the documentation for all supported product versions here: / d ocs.tibco.com/ How to Contact TIBCO Spotfire Support For comments or problems with this manual or the software it addresses, please contact TIBCO Spotfire Support as follows. For an overview of TIBCO Support, and information about getting star ted with TIBCO Support, visit this site: / services/ support If you already have a valid maintenance or support contract, visit this site: / support.tibco.com Entry to this site requires a username and password. If you do not have a username, you can request one.

7 Release Notes 1 Release Notes Check the TIBCO Prod uct Support web site at / support.tibco.com for product information that was not available at release time. Entry to this site requires a username and password. If you do not have a userna me, you can request one. You must have a valid maintenance or support contract to use this site. See the TIBCO Spotfire System Requirements web page for a detailed description of the system requirements for TIBCO Spotfire. Topics New Features, see page 2 Changes in Functionality, see page 2 Deprecated and Removed Features, see page 5 Migration and Compatibility, see page 6 Closed Issues, see page 7 Known Issues, see page 8

8 Release Notes 2 New Features This section lists features added since the last release of this product. Release 5.5 The following are new features in this release. Multiple Data Tables in one Visualization TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 offers a flexible and dynamic way to combine d ata from multiple d ata tables in the same visualization. Data may be at different aggregation levels and filtering may be applied on the d ata tables separately. Subset Comparison TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 has the ability to display different subsets of data at the same time in one visualization. For example, showing both unfiltered data and filtered data, to compare how they relate to each other. Show/Hide Items in a Visualization With TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 it is now possible to define a set of filtering rules, such as top five or bottom five performers, to show or hide certain parts of an individ ual visualization. Calculations on Aggregated Data With TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 it is now possible to use custom expressions on aggregated data from any data source, including both in-memory and in-db data sources. Some common calculations, like year over year, moving average or cumulative sum, are accessible directly from the column selector, which also includes an in-line custom expression editor. Syntax Highlighting in Expressions and Scripts The built-in editor for custom expressions and scripts is in TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 enhanced with syntax highlighting that makes it easier to create and maintain expressions and scripts. The expression editor supports context sensitive auto complete functionality. Dynamic Page and Visualization Titles With Spotfire 5.5, title texts in visualizations and pages are now dynamic in that sense that they can be configured so that parts of the text are showing values that are updated somewhere else in the document. Transparency of Visualization Items With TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 it is now possible to control the transparency of visualization items, such as markers and lines, in several visualization types. Improved Display of Details Visualizations TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 offers several options on how to d isplay a details visualization when no data has been marked in the visualizations

9 Release Notes 3 controlling the content of the details visualization. For example, a text message can be shown. Improved Visual Effect for Marking TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 has a new visual effect for marking in visualizations that preserves the color for the marked items, and fades the non -marked items. Support for Fiscal Years TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 supports having a fiscal calend ar hierarchy on an axis, and to use fiscal years, quarters and months in custom expressions. Data Connections TIBCO Spotfire 5.5 supports saving d ata connections and / or their data sources in the library.

10 Release Notes 4 Changes in Functionality This section lists changes in functionality since the last release of this prod uct. Release 5.5 No features are changed in this release.

11 Release Notes 5 Deprecated and Removed Features This section lists features that have been deprecated or removed since the last release of this prod uct. Release 5.5 Deprecated Features No features are deprecated in this release. Removed Features No features are removed in this release.

12 Release Notes 6 Migration and Compatibility This section explains how to migrate from a previous release to this release. Release 5.5 Installation Follow the instructions in the TIBCO Spotfire Web Player 5.5 Installation Manual to install TIBCO Spotfire Web Player 5.5. Installation Notes Installing the TIBCO Spotfire Web Player from a network drive is not possible; the installer must be run locally. While technically possible, it is n ot recommended to install TIBCO Spotfire Web Player on the same machine as the TIBCO Spotfire Server. Performance for both prod ucts will be affected negatively, and there are complications concerning port numbers. The installation program creates a virtual directory called SpotfireWeb under the Default Web Site in IIS. If there is more than one web site on the server, it is important to select the port for the correct web site during installation, as described in the TIBCO Spotfire Web Player Installation Manual. It is particularly important to install TIBCO Spotfire Web Player and TIBCO Spotfire Server on separate machines when using Kerber os authentication. Additional information and advice on troubleshooting are available in the installation manual.

13 Release Notes 7 Closed Issues Closed In Release Key The table in this section list issues that w ere closed in the named release. Summary TSWP-3241 If JavaScript API is enabled and the initial version ( ) of.net Framework 4.0 is used, the Web Player will fail to start. 5.5 TS When using a dynamic named set from Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services and setting up a filtering operation that affects the result of the dynamic set, it will result in a broken visualization with the error message, The data columns from the external connection do not match. 5.0 TS When having duplicate attribute hierarchy values and doing a Color by that attribute hierarchy, duplicate hierarchy values get the same color even though they represent different logical entities TS When having duplicate attribute hierarchy values in a cross table and performing a sort on one of the duplicate values, the cross table is always sorted according to the first duplicate value. 5.5 TS When having duplicate attribute hierarchy values in a treemap, performing a drilldown using one of the duplicate values will always use the first of the duplicate values as defined by their unique name sort order. 5.0 TS When using sets from Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services in a cross table and enabling subtotals and grand totals, a configuration error will be displayed in the visualization. 5.5 TS The Filter tab in the Export to PDF dialog shows unique value instead of presentation value when using Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services in-db data. 5.5 TS Hebrew characters in visualizations and header or footer are not correctly rendered in exported PDF.

14 Release Notes 8 Known Issues The table in this section lists known issues in this release. Key TS TS TS TS TS Summary/Workaround Summary If JavaScript is disabled in the web browser, analysis files will not appear and the application cannot be used. Summary When exporting a map chart to PDF using vector graphics, the map is not rendered correctly. Workaround Use raster graphics when exporting a map to PDF. Summary Tiled markers in a scatter plot have a line drawn diagonally over them when exporting to PDF. Summary Bars disappear (or become too thin to see) when exporting to PDF, if there are many bars in a bar chart. Workaround Use raster graphics when exporting to PDF. Summary Exporting a heat map with many rows to PDF with vector graphics results in an empty visualization. Workaround Use raster graphics when exporting to PDF. Summary When exporting a table visualization with columns rendered as links to PDF, the underline will become a strikethrough. Workaround Use raster graphics when exporting to PDF. Summary If regular cookies are turned off in the web browser, the Remember Me function will not work properly. Summary If you use impersonation between a TIBCO Spotfire Web Player and a TIBCO Spotfire Server that uses NTLM authentication, the impersonator account (that is username and password) must only contain US ASCII characters. This is not applicable to end user accounts. Summary If the TIBCO Spotfire Web Player and the TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services is installed on the same machine (with IPV6 installed), make sure that the address does not contain localhost. For example, if it is set to / localhost:8080/ SplusServer, change it to / :8080/ SplusServer. Summary If the TIBCO Spotfire Web Player is configured to use certificates, it is not possible to log in with an ipad. Summary Analysis files that require prompting, other than prompted information links, are not supported in the TIBCO Spotfire Web Player.

15 Release Notes 9 Key Summary/Workaround Summary Value renderers developed with the TIBCO Spotfire 2.2 API are not supported. Summary A cond itional coloring rule based on a custom expression including a property will be initially disabled when the analysis is opened. Once the property value is updated (typically through a property control in a Text Area), the rule will be evaluated and applied to the visualization. Summary Using the built-in zoom function in Internet Explorer 7.0 or later may affect the interaction in such a way that marking in visualization d oes not follow the movement of the mouse pointer.