This section describes the functions of the Global Navigation toolbar.
Search
You can search for content within the SAP BI Platform Repository using the BI Launch Pad search.
The search begins to find matches as you enter text. Quick search results appear at the top of the current page. Full results appear on a separate page after you press Enter.
When your text matches words in a document's title or description, the matched words appear in bold.
You can use the following filters:
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Fields | By default, you search all objects' metadata fields, including title, description, and keywords. You can choose to search only the title. |
| Type | By default, you search all documents. You can filter by a specific document type, such as Web Intelligence or Crystal Reports. You can also select All to search all repository administration objects, such as users or jobs. |
| Location | You can filter documents or objects by their parent folder. |
| Refresh Time | You can filter by refresh date range. |
Refresh
Use this option to update the content on the page.
Notifications
You receive an alert message as a notification pop-up in the top-right corner of the BI Launch Pad screen. When the alert condition is met, the system sends you a notification based on your subscription settings.
Web Assistant
The web assistant is an interactive guide that helps you navigate and use the application.
It provides on-demand help within the Web Intelligence environment. You can access tips, tutorials, and step-by-step guides for different features and tasks.
This feature helps you learn how to use the application, especially if you are new.
User Settings
You can use the user settings to do the following:
- Settings: Manage your user settings.
- Edit Home Page: Rearrange the tiles on the BI Launch Pad home page to match your needs.
- Help: Access product documentation, such as the Business Intelligence Launch Pad user guide, from the SAP Help Portal.
- About: View an overview of the product.
Log Out: Close your session when you finish working to help improve system performance.
Let's Summarize What You've Learned
- The Global Navigation toolbar gives quick access to Search, Refresh, Notifications, Web assistant, and User settings.
- Search allows you to find content by keyword, title, description, or owner, with instant and full results.
- Notifications provide pop-up alerts based on your subscription and system events.
- The web assistant offers on-demand tutorials and step-by-step guidance for using the application.
- User settings let you manage preferences, customize your home page, access help, and log out securely.