Setting the default iView content and appearance for all users

An administrator can define the default content and appearance for Cognos® iViews. When end users add the iViews to their pages, the default properties are enabled.

For example, in the IBM® Cognos Navigator iView, the administrator can define the default display folder or package. When users add this iView to their pages, they see the folder or package that was specified by the administrator.

End users can change the Cognos iView properties to personalize their pages. Their changes do not affect iViews of other users or other pages. The personalized settings are not affected if the administrator changes the default properties for the iView. Users can click the Reset button to revert to the current administrative defaults.

To change the iView properties for all users, you must be a member of the SAP role that has the required access permissions. This role is specified by the CPS: Configuration Mode Role property. For more information, see Editing properties for the iViews.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the portal with administrator permissions.
  2. Browse to the page that contains Cognos iViews.
  3. For the iView you want to modify, click the option menu button, and select Personalize.

    The iView properties page appears.

  4. Click the link Edit the properties for all users.
  5. Change the properties as required.

    These settings become the default settings for user instances of this portlet.

  6. Click Save.
  7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other Cognos iViews.
Parent topic: Deploying Cognos Portlets to SAP Enterprise Portal 7.3