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Tools and Resources for an Xcelsius Implementation

The following tools and resources are available to take advantage of Xcelsius visualizations and setting them up for real-time CA Clarity PPM data transfers:

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.

Note: For this download link to appear on the software downloads page, you must have download access rights to install Xcelsius. Your CA Clarity PPM administrator must perform the required setup step to copy the Xcelsius setup zip file to a CA Clarity PPM install folder.

Contact your CA Clarity PPM administrator if you are unable to download Xcelsius.

Required: Yes

Download from CA Clarity PPM software downloads page.

CA Clarity UI Themes as Xcelsius Color Schemes

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

Follow the instructions on the software downloads page for information about making UI themes available as Xcelsius color schemes.

Required: No

Download from CA Clarity PPM software downloads page.

Design Files for Stock Xcelsius Visualizations

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

Required: No

Download from CA Clarity PPM software downloads page.

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.

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About CA Clarity PPM-Xcelsius Support