Accessing InfoAssist

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Accessing InfoAssist

In this section:

InfoAssist can be launched in Dashboard from the following access points:

Standard Reports
Reporting Object
My Report created from a Reporting Object
Custom Report

Note:

InfoAssist is not accessible from the Managed Reporting Applet.
For administrators and developers with the Data Server privilege, the Application Path can be overridden at the time of data selection.

Using the JAWS Screen Reader to Navigate InfoAssist

In Dashboard, accessibility mode is turned on by default for Section 508 users. Non-Section 508 users must click the Accessibility On link in the Dashboard banner. To navigate InfoAssist using the JAWS screen reader, you must verify the following JAWS settings:

Forms Mode is turned on.
Virtual PC Cursor is disabled.
Alt Attribute is checked under the Graphics Settings.
Button Text Options is set to Use Title.

Note: JAWS Version 9.0 and higher is supported.

Creating Reports From Reporting Objects

When using InfoAssist to create reports and charts from Reporting Objects, the supported options and limitations are described in the following list:

Define - Ability to remove from or add to a query.
Filters - Existing filters are displayed in the filter area of the Query Design Pane and can be added to a query if desired.
Join - Cannot be edited.
Other - Cannot be viewed or edited.
Application Object - Not supported.
Report and Graph - Headings, footings, field placement as SUM/PRINT, BY, and ACROSS. All other features are not supported.

Note: These are the same options and restrictions supported for the Report Assistant tool.

For more information, see Components of a Reporting Object in the WebFOCUS Managed Reporting Developer's Manual.

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