Flat File Universe - Import to CMS

Hi,
I want to export a Flat file Universe to CMS, so that other users can access this Universe. But,where can i store the excel file on CMS?
regards,
ZEESR.
Edited by: ZEESR_99 on Aug 17, 2010 11:52 PM

Hi ZEESR, the best place to store the Excel file is on the BusinessObjects server. Make sure the DSN is set up on the same server as well.
Hope this helps.
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