Select a Link for an Entry

Some entries are linked to other entries when they are created. For example, a report view is linked to a report and a report or agent is linked to a package. Metrics are linked to a metrics package.

You can change the link for an entry. For example, if a report is deleted, you may want to link an associated report view to a different report. After you change the link, the report view reflects the content of the new report.

Select a link that is appropriate for the entry. For example, the package that a report is linked to must contain a valid model for the report to run correctly.

If the link associated with the entry is not available, Unavailable appears. For example, Unavailable appears if the package that a report is linked to is deleted.

Before you begin

You must have write permissions for the entry you are attempting to select a link for. You must also have write and traverse permissions for the current folder.

Procedure

In IBM® Cognos® Connection, locate the entry you want and click the set properties button .
Click the General tab and find the current link for the entry.
For example, for a report, look in Package. For a report view, look in Source report.
Click the link.
For example, for a report, click Link to a package. For a report view, click Link to report.
Select the new entry that you want to link the entry to and click OK.