Repository Variable.

Hi All,
I want to know something about Repository variable:
1.     What is Repository Variable?
2.     What is the use of it and benefit of it?
3.     Can we use it in reporting side or only repository side?
4.     Can u give me one example of repository variable that how to use it?
Thanks……….

You have to stop the BI SERVER and BI PRESENTATION services before you change the repository variable and then restart the services so that new repository can be seen by the OBIEE admin tool.

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Can we use repository variables in bi publisher like in anwers

can we use repository variables in bi publisher like in anwers
if possible then how

Yes,
but you should be using Oracle BIEE as Datasource in order to use the variable of repository
you 'll have to follow this syntax: valueof("variable")

Help using repository variable in dashboard text

Hi,
we have a dashboard section that shows current announcements regarding data issues, etc. This is just using a plain text object on the dashboard. I need to add the following to the top of the text: "Data loaded on xx/xx/xxxx".
I've created a static repository variable called "DW_LOAD_DATE" and populated it with the proper date/time.
I'm 100% able to use this in an answers query, but I'm stuck trying to figure out how to get it to show up in a dashboard plain text section with no Answers behind it. I've tried:
{biserver.variables['DW_LOAD_DATE']}
@{biserver.variables['DW_LOAD_DATE']}
{biserver.variables[DW_LOAD_DATE]}
@{biserver.variables[DW_LOAD_DATE]}
In all cases, the only thing that shows up is the exact text from above - the substitution isn't being done properly. Can someone help, I'm obviously doing something dumb.
Thanks!
Scott

Ok, I got the following to work (kind of):
@{biServer.variables['DW_LOAD_DATE']}
I was thrown off because the "preview" window shows it as the above string without doing the variable substitution.
Now my last question - the above variable is stored as a TIMESTAMP, because in some cases we need to know the time in addition to the date. When it's showing in the dashboard text, I see the following:
Data was last loaded on TIMESTAMP '2011-01-06 18:00:00'
Is there a simple way to format this so it shows up like:
Data was last loaded on 1/6/2011 18:00:00
Thanks!
Scott

How to initialize a Prompt drop-down list using a Repository Variable.

Hi,
the aim is to fill a drop-down list of a Year prompt only with year values that can provide data.
This Show list SQL statement works:
SELECT Time."Year" FROM "AnalysisCatalog"
WHERE Time."Year" <= 2007
Using the maxYear Repository Variable does not work:
SELECT Time."Year" FROM "AnalysisCatalog"
WHERE Time."Year" <= @{biServer.variables[’maxYear’]}
Error Codes: G689FFB3:SDKE4UTF
Expression: biServer.variables[’maxYear’]
How can I achive the result without hardcoding the Year 2007?
Mny thx Thomas

Hi,
Actually this error does not cause any harm except a presentation inconvenience. In my multi-select prompt I am using variable expression with dynamic repository variable. Dashboard results are correct. Just variable's value does not appear on page (error Error Codes: G689FFB3:SDKE4UTF
Expression: @{biServer.variables['CUR_CAL_PER_MONTH_NAME']}). Pushing "GO" button on the prompt fixing the error but it's actually second execution of the dashboard.
Any ideas ??

Issue with repository variable in OBIEE 11g

Hi
While i am using repository variable directly in filter it is working fine, but when i am using 'repository variable -1' in filter then it is throughing error as 'repository variable -1' is not present.
Can't we use - , + on repository varaibles in filters.Can anyone help me.
Thanks
Edited by: Manu on Apr 2, 2013 4:28 AM

I want to know how answers is treating it char type or number type?
just cast it to number and try.
Edited by: Srini VEERAVALLI on Apr 2, 2013 7:00 AM
BTW: how you are calling variable
lik this
repository variable - 1
or like this
VALUEOF(repository variable) - 1
Edited by: Srini VEERAVALLI on Apr 2, 2013 7:11 AM

How to pass the prompt value to repository variable in obiee 11.1.1.7

Hi All,
I am given a tabular report to build in OBIEE 11.1.1.7 version using insurance data.
I have to show different types of claim names and their corresponding count in the table. One of the calculations require me to use the total no of claims(i.e sum of all the claims).
Example:
Total No of claims: 600
Total No of Auto Claim: 60
I have to create a table on Auto Claim like:
               claim types       count
                    X                    10
                    Y                    20
                    Z                    30
I was calculating total no of claims by using dynamic repository variable as it was a constant value. Example: repository_variable1: select count(claim ID) from Insurance; In report I was just using value of (repository_variable1)
Now client has asked us to give date prompt so the total no of claims (assumed as 600) will change with respect to period. I can calculate total no of claims with respect to different claim type (as shown in the table above) with respect to period filter in the report.
The problem I am facing now is, I need the count of all the claims on a partucular period too. Repository variable is giving always calculating the count as 600. But the count should change with respect to period selected. How to get this value?
Can I create a presentation variable in the prompt and pass this value as an argument for repository variable?
Please help. I am in urgent need of the solution.
Thank you.

Hi Srini,
I tried creating it as metric. But the problem is my pivot table is on Auto Claims.
Let me try to make myself a bit more clear.
Total No of claims in fact table: 600
Total No of Auto Claims in fact table: 60
                claim types(auto claims)       count        Calculation
                    X                                        10             10/600
                    Y                                        20             20/600
                    Z                                        30             30/600
So I need to access total no of claims to calculate. I cant use a metric as the count will take group by with respect to auto claim type and give value only for X claim.

How to pass the repository variables in title view in obiee 11g

all I am trying to create a reprot and the format of that report is
TEST REPORT
month range : 04/01/2012-04/30/2012.
how can we get that date range in the title view.
Any suggestions??

Hi,
For session variables:
@{biServer.variables['NQ_SESSION.variablename' ]}
For repository variables:
@{biServer.variables['variablename']}
Try this syntax in the title view it should work.

Using a repository variable in a column in BP1

I'm having a problem in 11.1.1.6.2 BP1 that I've not had before.
I'm creating a column in my business model, and its formula is a repository variable called "Current Month". When I create it, the formula prepends the name of the initialization block which sets it. So instead of VALUEOF("Current Month"), I get VALUEOF("Set Times"."Current Month").
When I move that into the presentation layer and attempt to use it in Answers, I get this error:
State: HY000. Code: 10058. [NQODBC] [SQL_STATE: HY000] [nQSError: 10058] A general error has occurred. [nQSError: 43113] Message returned from OBIS. [nQSError: 43119] Query Failed: [nQSError: 14020] None of the fact tables are compatible with the query request Repository variables.Current Month [ Current Month : 'Jul-2009' ] . (HY000)
However, if I just manually create a column in Answers with the formula VALUEOF("Current Month"), it works just fine.
So it appears that when the name of the initialization block is automatically prepended by the expression builder when defining a column in the repository, the column won't work. It feels like a bug. I've never experienced this with earlier versions of the software.
Any workarounds?

Dpka, the situation is actually a bit curious. I have two different repositories. Repository "A" started its life as a Sample Sales repository, and the variables work on that one. Repository "B" was created from scratch, and the variables fail on that one.
I'm investigating the potential differences. I'll report back here.

Repository variable is not working for prompted date

Hi experts..
I have created one repository variable sum(amount1), but it is not filtering according to date local.... i need to filter it according to date local.

Thanks for reply..
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Repository Variables in Dashboard prompt.

I am still learning how to use variables in Dashboard. I have created one Dynamic Repository Variable. I want to use this variable as Default in Dashboard prompt.
Please help me resolve this issue.
Thanks,
Pooja

Hello,
This post get help you.
http://bischool.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/set-yesterday-or-some-date-value-as-default-in-obiee-dashboard-prompt/
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Luko

KPI doesn't filter according to the repository variables- obiee 11g

Hello all,
I have created a KPI that contains the following dimensions:
Year, Monthname, Trn_date
I have also created some 3 repository variables:
CurrentYearRepoVariable: holds current year (select to_char(trunc(sysdate, 'yyyy'),'yyyy') from dual)
CurrentMonthRepoVariable: holds current month (select to_char(trunc(sysdate, 'mm'),'MONTH') from dual)
and TodayRepoVariable: holds current day (select trunc(sysdate) from dual)
I added the KPI in a KPI watchlist and added as filter for Year, Monthname, Trn_date the CurrentYearRepoVariable, CurrentMonthRepoVariable and TodayRepoVariable accordingly.
When I “analyze” the KPI I don’t see the results for the current day as if the filters are not correct. I can see from the repository that the variables have the correct values. I have also created an analysis where I applied the same filters and the result is the correct one. It seems that the KPI doesn’t seem to “see” the correct values of the variables. I have also tested with an agent and it doesn’t seem to work either.
The OBIEE version is 11.1.1.6 .
Can somebody help with this? How is it possible with the analysis to see the correct result but not with the KPI and agent?
Thanks in advance,
Konstantina

Sorry I was wrong in my previous thread.
Actually your approach is not correct, Product Number choose constraint that will show as per the selection of Product Name.
Coming to default value for Product Number you are going for sql override that is okay but not work with variable, instead of setting default values for product number set that to product name.
if not you need to go for 2 different prompts
Prompt 1 Product Name hit GO
Prompt 2 will work based on as you defined earlier with variables
Hope this helps

How to use the date repository variable in filter expression

Hi Gurus
I am getting error in using the date repository variable in Filter expression. I am using the below formula
filter( Fact.calls USING "Dim Time"."Fiscal Month End Date" = VALUEOF("month_start") )
I am getting below error
Formula syntax is invalid.
[nQSError: 10058] A general error has occurred. [nQSError: 43113] Message returned from OBIS. [nQSError: 22024] A comparison is being carried out between non-compatible types. (HY000)
SQL Issued: SELECT filter( fact.Calls using "Dim Time"."Fiscal Month End Date" =VALUEOF("month_start")) FROM "Call Data"
Then i tryed the below format i am getting still the error
filter( Fact.calls USING "Dim Time"."Fiscal Month End Date" = DATE'(VALUEOF("month_start"))' )
Formula syntax is invalid.
[nQSError: 10058] A general error has occurred. [nQSError: 43113] Message returned from OBIS. [nQSError: 46047] Datetime value (VALUEOF("month_start")) from (VALUEOF("month_start")) does not match the specified format. (HY000)
SQL Issued: SELECT filter( Fact.Calls using "Dim Time"."Fiscal Month End Date" =DATE'(VALUEOF("month_start"))') FROM "Call Data"
Please let me know what i am missing or what is the correct syntax for fitler using the date repository variable.
Thanks in advance
Regards
@li

Hi @li,
Syntax-1 is fine it will work,What kind of Variable is it?
Static or Dynamic
Thanks,

How to change Repository variable from Datetime to date

Hi,
I have a repository variable which populates sysdate in OBIEE. It is coming as datetimestamp. I know repository variables are long char.
I am using this variable in report title. It is coming as datetimestamp.
Is there ant way to just show it as date.
Let me know...
Thanks
V

That means you dont know the function name ie to_date!!!!!!!!!
never mind at least you learned it.

How the repository variable work on the dashboard report in static text

I would like to display something like the below on the dashboard prompts in static text.
The Data extracted as of <repository variable>
I created a repository variable which extracts the last updated date of the warehouse.
The static message on the dashboard should show as above where repository variable should be the last updated date from the warehouse.
I appreciate if anyone can help me do this.
Thanks in advance.

1) Put an extra column in your workspace. It doesn't matter what column you choose. Drag this column all the way to the left so it is the first column in your Request.
2) Click on the fx button and delete the contents.
3) Click on the "variable" button on the bottom right of the fx window, select "repository variable" and then type the name of the repository variable you created.
4) Go to the Narrative View.
5) Type the text, "Data extracted as of" and then type @1.
6) Change the "Rows to display" (right-side of the Narrative View window) to 1.
7) Add this view to your Compound Layout.

How to set MULTIPLE repository variables using presentation variables

Hi,
I need to pass multiple values from presentation variable to repository.
A brief about report design :
I have two repository variables - from_dt and to_dt which are defaulted to some values from a database table and are editable by the user.
I display these default date values on the dashboard. Plus there are two dashboard date prompts allowing user to enter a date range different from what is displayed by the from_dt and to_dt. The dates entered by user are assigned to presentation variables pv_from_dt and pv_to_dt.
If user specifies a different date range then these date values are to be passed to a stored procedure which is called from the Connection Pool --> Connection Script Tab --> Execute before query. This procedure will do some calculations and populate a global temporary table before running the report.
Problem :
Now in the presentation server, in the Advanced tab, in the Prefix section, when i try to write something like this:
SET VARIABLE from_dt = '@{pv_from_dt}';
SET VARIABLE to_dt = '@{pv_to_dt}';
I get the foll error :-
Error Codes: YQCO4T56:OPR4ONWY:U9IM8TAC:OI2DL65P
Odbc driver returned an error (SQLExecDirectW).
State: HY000. Code: 10058. [NQODBC] [SQL_STATE: HY000] [nQSError: 10058] A general error has occurred. [nQSError: 27002] Near <SET>: Syntax error [nQSError: 26012] . (HY000)
I tried all possible permutations and combinations
SET VARIABLE from_dt = '@{pv_from_dt}',SET VARIABLE to_dt = '@{pv_to_dt}'; --- gave same error
SET VARIABLE from_dt = '@{pv_from_dt}' SET VARIABLE to_dt = '@{pv_to_dt}'; -- gave same error
How do we assign values to multiple reporsitory variables... ???
Thanks
Nusrat

Hi,
I wrongly referred to the variables as "repository" variables. Both variables are Session variables. For testing i added a column field in the report with source as the session variable - VALUEOF(NQ_SESSION.from_dt). In the Prefix section i assigned a literal value - SET VARIABLE from_dt='01-JAN-2012';
When report is run, the literal value gets displayed.
The idea to update a session variable, from dashboard using presentation variable, i got from the following URL.
Go to http://oraclebizint.wordpress.com/category/obi-ee-plus/page/11/
and see the section "Oracle BI EE 10.1.3.3/2 – Updating Session Variables from Dashboards using Presentation Variables"
Thanks
Nusrat
Edited by: user10309945 on Jan 16, 2011 9:30 PM
Edited by: user10309945 on Jan 16, 2011 9:59 PM

New Logical Column using repository variables

Hello all,
Can anyone let me know how we create a new logical column in OBIEE 11g in the BMM layer using the repository variables..Is there any way/chance to create such new logica columns.If so please let me know how we will be doing that

This is alwayz possible.
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