passing data parameter between SWF files

[Former Member]

Hello Xcelsius Gurus,

Is it possible to pass data parameter between SWF files?

If possible, how to achieve it?

Thank you.

Justine

[former_member192142 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Yes, that is possible. Within the one Xcelsius dashboard you define flash variables - you can then pass values from the other dashboard via the URL.

Please have a look at this description:

http://ryangoodman.net/blog/index.php/2007/09/26/flash_variables_in_xcelsius

Hth.,,

Jacob

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hello Jacob,

Thank you for your reply.

I am very new to Xcelsius, and doesn't know how to set up the flash variables.

Is there any detail step-by-step flash variable instruction that you know?

Thanks.

Justine

[former_member192142 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Here is another helpful document: Best practices guide for Xcelsius 2008:

https://www.sme.sap.com/irj/boc/xcelsius?rid=/library/uuid/a084a11c-6564-2b10-79ac-cc1eb3f017ac

Search for flash variables and on page 10 you will find a link to guide for using Flash variables.

Best regards,

Jacob

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Thank you for the reference. Little bit confused, please let me clarify.

I do not understand how the receiver SWF receieved the data parameter and process.

For example, I have a parent dashboard and a child dashboard. In the parent dashboard, I have set up combo box to filter the data. And I want the data that I have selected in combo box to the child dashboard.

To do this, first I need to setup the flash variable at the parent dashboard to fetch the data I selected.

After this, how to link this data to the child dashboard?

Furthermore, after the child dashboard received the data parameter, I need this data to insert into the spreadsheet so I can filter the data. Is this possible?

Thanks.

Edited by: Justine Liu on Jan 19, 2010 3:11 PM

[former_member192142 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

It is the other way around - you need to create the Flash Var in your child dashboard and then pass the correct/selected values from your parent dashboard - either via HTML/Java og via the URL that you use to open your child dashboard. The two alternatives are described here:

http://www.xcelsius-insight.com/index.php/2009/02/09/different-ways-of-consuming-flashvars

Hope this helps,

-Jacob

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hello,

Thank you for the clarification.

I think I know how to achieve it.

I will test it out.

Again, thank you.

Justine

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I am trying to pass parameters between two Xcelcius .swf files but i have no idea .Can some body send me some sample files.

In one Xcelcius files i have configured flash variables but i don't know how to retrieve those parameters in other files,

Kindly assist me in this matter .

Regards,

Talha Riasat

[former_member192142]

Hi,

You are welcome.

It is actually described in the Xcelsius user guide - if you search for Flash variables. The user guide has a step-by-step example based on a sample file in Xcelsius. You can select File -> Samples -> User Guide Samples in Xcelsius to see the samples.

You can download the Xcelsius user guide from: http://service.sap.com/bosap-support (under Product Guides) if you do not already have it (requires login).

Best regards,

Jacob