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1471098 - How to refresh a static image file or URL in Xcelsius automatically without a connection?

Symptom

  • How to refresh a static image file or URL in Xcelsius automatically without a connection?
  • How to automatically refresh an SWF or JPG file in Xcelsius?

Resolution

This can only be achieved when on opening the file. To do so, follow the steps below:

  1. Create a New Xcelsius report.
  2. Add a slideshow to the canvas
  3. Enter the URL to your image or html page
  4. Save the Xcelsius file as a SWF file
  5. Every time you open the SWF file with a browser it will load the file or the web page.

NOTE: SLIDESHOW only allow the usage of JPG and SWF files.

Keywords

JPEG, FLASH, Xcelius 2008, Xcelsius Engage, Xcelsius Enterprise , KBA , BI-RA-XL , Obsolete: BusinessObjects Dashboards and Presentation Design , How To

Product

SAP BusinessObjects Xcelsius Enterprise 2008