Choose a tool from its menu.

Working with Discoverer Desktop 5-5 2. Click the definition in the list of definitions.

3. Click the Delete button.

The definition is deleted and removed from the list of definitions.

5.2 Finding Exceptions to Data

A typical analysis task is to find numerical data that meets or exceeds a particular amount that is, data that is an Exception to the rest of the data. For example, you may want to find all the stores in your nationwide chain that have profits in excess of 10,000 for the year. Finding Exceptions to the data involves two steps: ■ Defining the Exception itself, such as “is greater than 10,000” or “is less than 25” or “is between 10,000 and 50,000”. ■ Defining the format of the Exception data so you can see it easily among the rest of the data. Use the Exception dialog box for both steps. Figure 5–6 shows an example. Figure 5–6 Applying Exception analysis to Worksheets Key to Figure 5–6 :

a. The selected Exception format is applied to data in the Worksheet.

b. This Exception colors the cell green where the Item Profit SUM has a value greater

or equal than 60,000. To turn on an Exception: 1. Choose Format | Exceptions. The Exceptions dialog box appears. It shows the Exceptions you have already defined. 5-6 Oracle Fusion Middleware Users Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer Desktop Figure 5–7 Exceptions Dialog Box

2. Click the check box in front of the Exception definition. A checkmark appears in

the check box to indicate that it is selected. In the example above, the Exception “Profit SUM = 60000” is turned on.

3. Click OK.

Discover now analyzes the data, finds the Exception data, and displays it according to the format of the Exception’s definition. To turn off an Exception: 1. Choose Format | Exceptions. The Exceptions dialog box appears. 2. Click the Exception’s box to remove the checkmark. 3. Click OK. The Exception is turned off and removed from the analysis.

5.2.1 Creating a New Exception

To create a new Exception: 1. Choose Format | Exceptions. The Exceptions dialog box appears. 2. Click the New button. The Exception dialog box for a new Exception appears: Note: You can create many Exceptions concerning the same data items. However, the Exceptions must not conflict.