Template Builder - Upload Template Button Disabled

Hi,
I installed Oracle BI Desktop and logged into Publisher Server.
I see Open and Logoff button as Enabled.
But "Upload Template" and "Upload Template AS" buttons are disabled.
Any pointers?
regards
Nikhil

Hi Nikhil,
Please use the "XML" button within you datamodel to export some sample data (or just create an empty xml file) and then click "Load sample data" within the BIP plugin. Select the XML file. Now al buttons will become available.
Kind regards,
Machiel

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