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1.4.2 Opening Workbooks in a Non-Oracle Database

If your business uses other, non-Oracle databases your Database Administrator can set up Discoverer to open workbooks in those databases. You can then use the features of Discoverer Desktop to access the data. However, depending on the type of database, you may not be able to use all the data access and analysis features available with Oracle databases The basic process to open workbooks in the other, non-Oracle databases is essentially the same as opening a workbook in an Oracle database. Please see your Database Administrator for the correct steps to open the workbooks.

1.4.3 Looking at a Workbook’s Properties

A workbook’s properties provide basic information about the workbook. To see a workbook’s properties:

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Open the workbook. 2. Choose File | Manage Workbooks | Properties. The Workbook Properties dialog box appears showing information about the Workbook. You can record additional information about the workbook in the Description box. Figure 1–19 Workbook Properties Dialog Box Note: Identifiers are unique names that Discoverer uses to identify EUL and Workbook elements, e.g. Business Areas, Folders, Items etc. The default Identifier value is generated automatically by Discoverer. Do not change Identifiers except under the following circumstances: ■ The Identifier must be changed to comply with strict naming conventions. ■ An element has been deleted and needs to be recreated with the same Identifier. If you do change an Identifier, you must update matching identifiers in other EULs to reflect the change. Discoverer Desktop Overview 1-13 3. Click OK.

1.4.4 Switching to Another Worksheet

The tabs on the bottom of the workbook window show the various worksheets in the workbook. Clicking a tab switches to the next worksheet. The following figure shows only two tabs, but your workbook may have several worksheets—hence, more tabs. Figure 1–20 Switch to Another Worksheet Key to Figure 1–20 :

a. Tab scroll buttons.

b. Click these tabs to switch to another sheet in the workbook. This figure shows the

worksheet named Tabular Layout is the current worksheet. To switch to another worksheet:

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Click the appropriate tab at the bottom of the workbook window. Use the scroll button if necessary to see additional worksheets. You can also use the key combinations Ctrl Pg Up and Ctrl Pg Dn to cycle through the tabs. If you’ve already opened the worksheet, clicking the tab switches to it immediately. If you haven’t opened it yet, Discoverer Desktop searches the business area to find the data that belongs on the worksheet. Because each worksheet involves a query search of the business area, opening a worksheet for the first time takes a few moments while the search is completed. A dialog box reminds you that the search will take place. Figure 1–21 Open a Worksheet