Using the WebFOCUS Quick Data Add-in

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This document describes the WebFOCUS Quick Data add-In developed for use with Microsoft Excel. It is intended for Quick Data Add-In Users, WebFOCUS Users, and WebFOCUS Administrators.

How This Manual Is Organized

This manual includes the following chapters:

Chapter/Appendix

Contents

1

Introduction to the WebFOCUS Quick Data Add-In

Presents a general overview of the WebFOCUS Quick Data add-in along with installation and configuration instructions.

2

Using the WebFOCUS Quick Data Add-in

Explains how to access WebFOCUS reporting tools through the Quick Data add-in, and describes the WebFOCUS drop-down menu in detail.

3

Creating Reports and Using Ad Hoc Forms

Explains how to create reports using data queries directed to a master file, and how to create reports from pre-configured structured ad hoc forms.

4

Creating Structured Ad Hoc Forms in a WebFOCUS Desktop Product

Explains how to create a structured ad hoc form, which is a preconfigured parameterized report query, from a WebFOCUS desktop product.

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Convention

Description

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Denotes syntax that you must enter exactly as shown.

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Represents a placeholder (or variable) in syntax for a value that you or the system must supply.

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Indicates a default setting.

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Represents a placeholder (or variable), a cross-reference, or an important term. It may also indicate a button, menu item, or dialog box option that you can click or select.

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