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Learning SAP Analytics Cloud

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Learning SAP Analytics Cloud

Overview of this book

The book starts with the basics of SAP Analytics Cloud (formerly known as SAP BusinessObjects Cloud) and exposes almost every significant feature a beginner needs to master. Packed with illustrations and short, essential, to-the-point descriptions, the book provides a unique learning experience. Your journey of exploration starts with a basic introduction to the SAP Analytics Cloud platform. You will then learn about different segments of the product, such as Models, Stories, Digital Boardroom, and so on. Then, you are introduced to the product's interface: the Home screen, the main menu, and more. Then comes the hands-on aspect of the book, which starts with model creation. Next, you learn how to utilize a model to prepare different types of stories(reports) with the help of charts, tables, Geo Maps, and more. In the final chapters of this book, you will learn about Digital Boardroom, Collaboration, and Administration.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

Pinning and commenting on a data point

In some of your story charts, you can pin individual data points to add annotations or additional information. The sole step in this exercise will show you how to do that:

  1. Select the Store Average Gross Margin chart you just created. Select a bar in the chart (A), and click on the Pin icon (B) from the pop-up toolbar. A Numeric Point chart (C) is placed on the story page that represents the pinned data point, with a dotted line (D) connecting it to the source chart's data point.
    Replace Enter footer text (E) at the bottom of this chart with your annotation (F). You can drag and place the Numeric Point chart anywhere on the page. As you move this chart, the dotted line is adjusted automatically to maintain the link. However, if you drill down into the chart, the dotted line vanishes because the chart's scenario has changed. If you...