User manual BUSINESS OBJECTS WEB INTELLIGENCE BO XI 3.1 SP2 FOR WINDOWS AND LINUX BUILDING CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

[. . . ] Declare in an XML file the description of the external function using a given XML structure. Implement the function in a C++ library using a given API. Copy the XML file and library to the appropriate folder in your Business Objects Enterprise installation directory folder for the server and the desktop client. Restart the system to automatically add the external function to the list of the functions available for creating formulas. [. . . ] The ARG type can be Boolean, Numeric, Date, or String. The ARG name contains only alphanumeric characters. Note: You are limited to five parameters. · a RETURN tag which defines a type attribute. The RETURN type can be Boolean, Numeric, Date, or String. · a CATEGORY tag which defines a type attribute. The CATEGORY type can be Character, Date, Document, DP, Misc, Logical, or Num. · a HINT tag which defines a value attribute. 5. const iBOValue&param0 = parameters[0]; // Transform the parameter to the correct type. double valPar0(param0); // Assign value to the return value. retVal = valPar0 * valPar0; } catch(. . . ) { return BOERROR; // Unkonwn exception so notify WebI } return BONOERROR; // It's OK } Related Topics · Using the Web Intelligence sample files on page 8 18 Web Intelligence Extension Points: Building Custom Functions Defining a custom calculation Compiling the source file in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 2 Compiling the source file in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 1. To create a project, go to File > New > Project. In "Project types", select Visual C++ > General. In "Templates", select Empty Project. Specify the destination folder for the project. Right-click the project and select Properties. In "Configuration", select All configurations. In Configuration Properties > General set "Configuration Type" to Dynamic Library (. dll). Right-click the project and select Add > New Item. In "Template", select C++ File (. CPP) . Right-click the project and select Properties. In "Configuration", select All configurations. In Configuration Properties > C/C++, add the folder which contains the Business Objects file headers. [. . . ] If you are redirected to the SAP Service Marketplace from the SAP Help Portal, use the menu in the navigation pane on the left to locate the category containing the documentation you want to access. https://boc. sdn. sap. com/ Developer resources https://www. sdn. sap. com/irj/sdn/businessobjects-sdklibrary 30 Web Intelligence Extension Points: Building Custom Functions More Information A Information Resource Location SAP BusinessObjects articles https://www. sdn. sap. com/irj/boc/businessobjects-articles on the SAP Community NetThese articles were formerly known as technical papers. work https://service. sap. com/notes Notes These notes were formerly known as Knowledge Base articles. Forums on the SAP Communihttps://www. sdn. sap. com/irj/scn/forums ty Network http://www. sap. com/services/education Training From traditional classroom learning to targeted e-learning seminars, we can offer a training package to suit your learning needs and preferred learning style. http://service. sap. com/bosap-support The SAP Support Portal contains information about Customer Support programs and services. [. . . ]