How to create a universe on excel sheet

hi,
i am trying to create a universe on four excel sheets.
so in designer i clicked on new .
i gave the universe name not it is asking for coonection parameters i selected spreadsheet and odbc connection .
but i am getting connection failed.
can any tell me how to give connection parameters to excel so that i can access the excel files

Hello Venkat,
I would check this forum thread... how to create universe on excel sheet - I believe it may answer your questions.
I would also suggest reading the product guide for Universe Designer. You can find this at http://support.businessobjects.com. Path.. Documentation > Product Guides > Select 'Universe Designer' as Product and find relevant release.
Regards,
Tanner Spaulding

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