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This document describes the new features available in Version 7 Release 7.03. All new features described in this document are available to end users, developers, and administrators unless otherwise noted. Where applicable, each new feature is also described in context in the corresponding product documentation.
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This manual includes the following chapters:
Chapter/Appendix | Contents | |
1 | Describes new features for WebFOCUS Active Technologies. | |
2 | Describes new features for the Upload Data Utility. | |
3 | Describes new features for the WebFOCUS InfoAssist ad hoc reporting tool. | |
4 | Describes new features for WebFOCUS Developer Studio. | |
5 | Describes new features for HTML Composer in Developer Studio. | |
6 | Describes new features for Report Painter. | |
7 | Describes new features for WebFOCUS Managed Reporting. | |
8 | Describes new features for the WebFOCUS Client that are available in the WebFOCUS Administration Console. | |
9 | Describes new reporting features. | |
10 | Describes new features for ReportCaster. | |
11 | Describes new features for National Language Support (NLS). | |
12 | Describes new server features on the Web Console. | |
13 | Describes new adapter features. All adapters can be used for WebFOCUS reporting and SQL requests, and as sources for DataMigrator flows. | |
14 | Describes new features for DataMigrator. | |
15 | Describes new features for Resource Analyzer. |
The following table lists and describes the conventions that apply in this manual.
Convention |
Description |
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THIS TYPEFACE or this typeface |
Denotes syntax that you must enter exactly as shown. |
this typeface |
Represents a placeholder (or variable) in syntax for a value that you or the system must supply. |
underscore |
Indicates a default setting. |
this typeface |
Represents a placeholder (or variable), a cross-reference, or an important term. It may also indicate a button, menu item, or dialog box option you can click or select. |
this typeface |
Highlights a file name or command. |
Key + Key |
Indicates keys that you must press simultaneously. |
{ } |
Indicates two or three choices. Type one of them, not the braces. |
[ ] |
Indicates a group of optional parameters. None are required, but you may select one of them. Type only the parameter in the brackets, not the brackets. |
| |
Separates mutually exclusive choices in syntax. Type one of them, not the symbol. |
... |
Indicates that you can enter a parameter multiple times. Type only the parameter, not the ellipsis points (...). |
. . . |
Indicates that there are (or could be) intervening or additional commands. |
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