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Source parameter values from cube
diddy
Hi,
I am currently creating some reports with Actuate BIRT Report Designer (Pro). I created a data object and a data store. The data object has a cube defined with row level data security. My reports source the data from the cube.
My question is the following: Is there a way to source parameter values from the cube directly? It seems like it is only possible to source the parameter values from the data set ... why? Especially if I have (row level) data security implemented in the cube, it would be ideal to source the parameter values from the cube directly. Is there a way to achieve this?
The reports are mainly used in BIRT 360 dashboards. My current workaround is to add a selector gadget to the BIRT 360 dashboard, reference the data source and source the parameter values from the cube. I am just wondering why I cannot do the same in Actuate BIRT report desinger (Pro)?
Thanks,
Diddy
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mwilliams
I don't think you'll be able to use the cube in any other way than you're currently doing it. Is there a reason you're not putting the security on the data set and using it for the parameter? Let me know.
diddy
Thanks a lot Micheal for your reply! I added now row level security to the data set as well and just source the values from there (as originally set up as workaround).
I think it would be good to be able to source parameter values from the cube in the report designer as well ... it just seems a bit more consistent to me in my scenario. Can I submit a feature request somewhere?
mwilliams
Since cubes are in open source, too, you could always request the enhancement in the Eclipse bugzilla at eclipse.org/birt or contact Actuate support to file a request.
diddy
Ok, thanks a lot for letting me know!
mwilliams
You're welcome!
