Tools and Resources for an Xcelsius Implementation

CA Clarity PPM provides the following tools and resources so that you take advantage of Xcelsius visualizations and set them up for real-time CA Clarity PPM data transfers.

You can access all the following, except for the Query as a web service tool, from the CA Clarity PPM Software Downloads page.

SAP BusinessObjects Xcelsius 2008

Used to download and install the Xcelsius locally on your computer. Use Xcelsius to create visualizations and to set up the data connections.

Required: Yes

CA Clarity UI Themes as Xcelsius Color Schemes

Used to give your Xcelsius visualizations the same colors as your CA Clarity PPM portlets and pages. The CA Clarity PPM UI themes are available to use in Xcelsius visualizations.

Follow the instructions on the Software Downloads page for more information about how to extract the UI themes and make them available as Xcelsius color schemes.

Required: No

Design Files for Stock Xcelsius Visualizations

Used to help you get started with sample implementations. You can use the Xcelsius visualization design files (.XLF) as is, or you can use them as a starting point to design your own Xcelsius visualizations.

Required: No

Query as a Web Service tool

Required only if you are using the Query as a Web Service connection method. This tool is available only if you have Business Objects installed.

If you are licensed to use CA Clarity PPM through a service provider, contact your service provider to discuss whether this option is available to you.

More Information:

About CA Clarity PPM-Xcelsius Support