Business Objects Universe Functions

Note ensuring that business objects is launched by a command line makes using the variable function difficult to maintain for universe deployments of more than a few users.

Business objects universe functions. This function enables you to re use the select statement of an existing object. Universe provides a semantic layer between data warehouse and reporting tool to translate source database objects to objects relevant for business users. Also known as a semantic layer the business objects universe is an intermediary layer between a database or data source and dependent reports queries or dashboards.

Fundamentally the universe enables the end user of business objects to interact with data without having to understand the complexities of database logic or be familiar with where the physical data is stored. It can contain all aggregations for measure values custom calculations user prompts and filters and other business rules relevant for reporting and dashboard requirements. The universe is the core of the business objects suite because all web intelligence and desk intelligence users will use the universe to create new queries reports using the familiar business terms.