An Overview for SAP BusinessObjects Users
In the realm of business intelligence, dashboards play a vital role in summarizing complex data into clear, visual formats that support quick decision-making. Within the SAP BusinessObjects suite, Xcelsius (now known as SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards) is a popular tool for creating interactive, visually rich dashboards. This article provides a comprehensive introduction to dashboards created with Xcelsius and their significance in the SAP ecosystem.
Xcelsius is a dashboard design tool that allows users to build interactive, engaging dashboards by combining data with visual components like charts, gauges, sliders, and maps. Originally an independent product acquired by BusinessObjects (and later integrated into SAP BusinessObjects), Xcelsius enables users — even those without deep technical expertise — to create compelling visualizations that convey business insights effectively.
Open the Xcelsius application on your desktop to start a new dashboard project.
Import data into Xcelsius, commonly via Excel spreadsheets, which act as the data backend. You can also connect live data sources for dynamic updates.
Link the imported data cells to the visual elements, enabling charts and gauges to reflect the actual data.
Incorporate input controls like dropdown menus or sliders that users can manipulate to filter or adjust data views.
Run the dashboard within Xcelsius to ensure all components respond correctly and data updates as expected.
Export the finished dashboard as a SWF (Flash) file or HTML5 (depending on version) and deploy it in your BI portal or share it with stakeholders.
Dashboards created with Xcelsius empower SAP BusinessObjects users to convert complex data into interactive, easy-to-understand visual reports. By leveraging its user-friendly interface and robust integration capabilities, organizations can foster data-driven cultures where decision-makers quickly grasp insights and act confidently. As SAP continues evolving its dashboard tools, understanding Xcelsius fundamentals remains valuable for business intelligence professionals.