Xcelsius for SAP

Hi
i have created universe on bex report in BO. now i want add into web services? i have desktop, web intelligence , universe and designer in my system? is it separate toll again i need to install xcelsius, and add query in web services?
please let me know

Hello Suneel,
I recommend to post this query to the [Integration Kits - SAP|BusinessObjects Integration Kits; forum.
This forum is dedicated to topics related to the BusinessObjects Integration Kit for SAP.
It is monitored by qualified technicians and you will get a faster response there.
Also, all SAP Kit queries remain in one place and thus can be easily searched in one place.
Thanks a lot,
Falk

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