Start Query Studio in Preview Mode

You can configure Query Studio to start in preview mode. Users can then create or modify reports without retrieving actual data from the database. Instead, simulated data is shown.

If you later upgrade IBM® Cognos® software, you must reapply this configuration.

Procedure

  1. Using IBM Cognos Configuration, stop IBM Cognos Business Intelligence.
  2. Rename the c10_location\templates\ps\async\system.xml.sample file to system.xml.

    Tip: To restore the regular mode, rename the c10_location\templates\ps\async\system.xml file to system.xml.sample.

  3. Using IBM Cognos Configuration, start IBM Cognos software.
Parent topic: Customizing the Functionality of IBM Cognos Software