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Cognos Contributor easter egg

Can you imagine such a Contributor Application:
2 Cubes (A&B for example), each linked to each other so that when you input a value in a cube A cell, corresponding cube B cell changes to that value, and when you input some value into that cube B cell (the very same changed), cube A cell changes accordingly.
So:

  • 2 cubes
  • 2 cells
  • you can input data in each cell (both writable)
  • date inputed in one cell is transfered to the other

It can be done, I did it as a part of an argument. It’s not a thing to use in production, just another thing that “constructor applications” like Cognos EP, meaning EPB as an opposite way, allow.

  • Evgeniy Darovskikh

    Hello,
    it is easy. Make d-list consists of two elements like a1 and a2 write calculation a2=a1.
    Create 2 cubes and 2 links: first link transfers data from a2 cube1 to a2 cube2 and second transfers data from a2 cube2 to a2 cube1. Build contributor application and get result u ask about. Enter data a1 cube1 or a1 cube2.

    Evgeniy Darovskikh.

  • http://ykud.com ykud

    Yep, it’s that simple.
    I’ve made it in a much harder way at first, I must admit, via virtual dims and etc.

  • Evgeniy Darovskikh

    Try to do this: ” So,
    We have been asked if it’s possible to update the properties of a timescale (i.e. the “from” and “to” dates within the options) from an external source (D-list option>timescale>normal mode).

    And we answered “NO IT IS NOT POSSIBLE”. But I know how to do it.
    I feel you are surprised :)
    “

  • http://ykud.com ykud

    We’re on the same mailing list ).
    I’ll think about when there’ll be some ‘project-free’ time.

  • Evgeniy Darovskikh

    I know the answer:)) Think you’ll do it but cannot say it is easy…