Importing .OCE Files Using EPM Workspace

After creating the .oce file, it must be imported to the EPM Workspace server for use in generating the reports.

  To import the .OCE file:

  1. Log on to EPM System as an Administrator, and ensure that the Workspace Agent Service and Web Application Service are running:

  2. Select Explore and navigate to the location of the repository.

  3. Right-click, and then select New Folder to create a folder for the imported file.
    If you do not want to create a folder, leave the file under the Root (/:).

    The Create New Folder dialog box is displayed.

  4. Enter the name of the new folder, then click OK.

  5. Select the new folder.

  6. Right-click to display the shortcut menu, and select Import, then File to publish the .OCE file in Interactive Reporting.

  7. Under File on the tab that displays, click Browse to navigate to the .OCE file.

    By default, the file is in:
    C:\Hyperion\products\BIPlus\data\OpenCatalogExtensions.

  8. Click Next.

  9. Under Processing OCE Options, select these options and information:

    • From Data source access, select Use the username/password specified below.

    • Enter the Username and Password for the database.

    • Select Allow pass-through where end user’s authentication system is enabled for it.

  10. Click Finish.

  11. Publish the file.