Reload Server Metadata

Is it possible to give reoload server meta data link in a Dashboard Page ?
Thanks

Hi Daan,
i am aware of the bookshelf definition, what i wanted to know was based on a scenario.
Suppose i changed a join in the RPD in online mode, to reflect the changes in answers, will i have to hit "Refresh Display" or "Reload Server Metadata"?
Suppose i changed the name of the presentation column in RPD in online mode, to reflect the changes in answers, will i have to hit "Refresh Display" or "Reload Server Metadata"
for this scenario the book shelf says "To refresh the *information* for saved requests, filters, briefing books, and dashboard *content*, click the Refresh Display link at the bottom of the selection pane" does this mean what ever i renamed after clicking "Refresh Display" they will get changed in the saved requests? I tried it but it is not changing
i want to know what INFORMATION as told in book shelf in saved requests / filters / briefing books will get changed after hitting "Refresh Display"
Thanks,
Sreekanth.

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