Introduction

How to:

When the WebFOCUS GIS Adapter is invoked, one of the first steps it performs is to access the XML definition file (for example, esriconfig.xml). The adapter parses the XML and uses the information provided to generate JavaScript objects and methods that are returned to the web browser. The JavaScript that is returned is vital to the operation of the WebFOCUS GIS Flex Viewer, as well as any browser sessions used for report viewing.

As of WebFOCUS 8, the ESRI Configuration Utility is available as a new utility that provides a graphical interface to configure and edit XML definition files.


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Procedure: How to Open the ESRI Configuration Utility

The ESRI Configuration Utility is available from the WebFOCUS Business Intelligence (BI) Portal. To open the ESRI Configuration Utility:

  1. Type the following address in your web browser:
    http://server:port/ibi_apps

    where:

    server

    Is the name of the server on which WebFOCUS is installed.

    port

    Is the number of the port on which the server is listening.

    The WebFOCUS BI Portal page opens, as shown in the following image.

  2. Click Sign In from the top menu.

    The Sign In to WebFOCUS dialog opens, as shown in the following image.

  3. Sign in using the following credentials:
    • User Name: admin
    • Password: admin

    You can also use a self-service login account to access the ESRI Configuration Utility. For more information, see How to Configure a Self-Service Login Account.

  4. Click Tools from the top menu and select ESRI Configuration Utility.

    The ESRI Configuration Utility dialog opens.

    This initial dialog allows you to create a new XML definition file or edit an existing version that is available.

    • To create a new XML definition file, perform steps 5 through 7.
    • To edit an existing XML definition file, perform steps 8 through 10.
  5. To create a new XML definition file, click New File.

    The Browse Path dialog opens, as shown in the following image.

  6. Select an application folder on the WebFOCUS Reporting Server where the new XML definition file will be located when it is saved.
  7. Click OK.

    The ESRI Configuration Utility opens for a new XML definition file, as shown in the following image.

  8. To edit an existing XML definition file, click Edit File from the ESRI Configuration Utility dialog.

    The Open dialog is displayed, as shown in the following image.

  9. Browse to an application folder on the WebFOCUS Reporting Server where an existing XML definition file is located.
  10. Click Open.

    The ESRI Configuration Utility opens for the selected XML definition file, as shown in the following image.

    The path to the XML definition file is displayed at the top of the window. For example:


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Procedure: How to Configure a Self-Service Login Account

The ESRI Configuration Utility can also be accessed from the WebFOCUS BI Portal using a self-service login account. To configure a self-service login account:

  1. Log in to the WebFOCUS BI Portal as an administrator.
  2. Click Tools from the top menu, select Administration, and then Security Center.

    The Security Center dialog opens.

  3. Click the Operation Sets tab.
  4. Define a new Operation Set that includes ESRI Configuration Utility as a selected operation. For example:

  5. Ensure that this Operation Set applies to the required subsystem (for example, USERS, GROUPS, ALL, and so on).
  6. Click OK.

    You are returned to the Security Center.

  7. Click the Users & Groups tab.
  8. Create a new user account that is associated with the defined Operation Set, which includes ESRI Configuration Utility as a selected operation.

    For more specific information on how to use the Security Center to create a new user, see the WebFOCUS Client Repository and Security Authorization manual.

  9. Log in to the WebFOCUS BI Portal using the new user account.
  10. Click Tools from the top menu.

    Notice that ESRI Configuration Utility is available as a menu option that can be selected, as shown in the following image.


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