Using Xcelsius to Display Real-time CA Clarity PPM Data › Connection Methods for Real-Time Data Exchanges › CA Clarity PPM Web Service
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CA Clarity PPM Web Service
The CA Clarity PPM Web Service connection method enables the Xcelsius visualization to get real-time CA Clarity PPM data by using the web services provided through CA Clarity PPM.
The CA Clarity PPM Web Service connection method is a good choice when:
- Your CA Clarity PPM implementation is integrated with a solution other than Business Objects.
- You want to use CA Clarity PPM to establish the data source. Experience writing NSQL is required.
- You are unable to use the Query as a Web Service connection method.
See the following By Example topic for information about setting up a web services connection: By Example: Interactive Portlet using Web Services Connection Method.
Secured data transfers are established in the following ways:
- Authorization. A secured session for the logged in CA Clarity PPM user is enabled by creating a Flash variable, such as session_ID, in the Xcelsius visualization. A corresponding session ID is defined in the Clarity Session ID in SOAP Header global parameter in the interactive portlet. The Flash Variable Name field of the global parameter must reference the exact Flash variable name in the Xcelsius visualization.
- Access control. User access rights are preserved by including an NSQL security clause to help ensure that users see only the data to which they have access.
Example design files are available to get you started quickly. These examples can help you set up Xcelsius visualizations using the CA Clarity PPM Web Service connection method. Download Design Files for Stock Xcelsius Visualizations from the CA Clarity PPM Software Downloads page to review these examples.