How do I return the current date automatically in a CA Business Intelligence (CABI) report filter?
Issue/Introduction:
Description:
This document outlines the steps required to create a filter in CABI to return the current date.
Solution:
A new Object using the function PdmToday() needs to be created and specified as a Query Filter in a report.
- Create a new Object in the Universe Designer as per below.
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- Type "pdmToday()" in Select field and select "Date" as Type, and click OK.
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- Save the change and export the Universe to make the changes available for universe users. Select 'File' > 'Export' from the Universe Designer menu.
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- From Infoview, create a new Web Intelligence Document and add "Open Date" as a Query Filter.
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- Specify the Filter as per below.
- Open Date
- Between
- Start Date: Prompt
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- End Date: Object
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When you select "Object", the following screen appears. Select the "pdmToday()" Object created in step #1.<Please see attached file for image>
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Environment:
Release:
Component: ARGIS