What is 'connection shortcut' in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT - Information Design Tool?

connection shortcut - Overview

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE-IDT

• Component Name: Information Design Tool

• Description: In the information design tool, a reference in the local project to a secured connection stored in the Central Management Server.

connection shortcut - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Connection shortcuts are a feature of the Information Design Tool (IDT) in SAP BusinessObjects. They allow users to quickly and easily connect to data sources, such as databases, flat files, and web services. Connection shortcuts are stored in the Central Management Console (CMC) and can be used by multiple users. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a connection shortcut, open the IDT and select the “Create Connection Shortcut” option from the File menu. Enter the connection details for the data source you want to connect to, such as the server name, port number, and authentication type. Once you have entered all of the necessary information, click “OK” to save the connection shortcut. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a connection shortcut, make sure to enter all of the necessary information correctly. If any of the information is incorrect, you may not be able to connect to the data source. Additionally, make sure that you have permission to access the data source before attempting to create a connection shortcut. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on connection shortcuts in SAP BusinessObjects, please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESSOBJECTS_BI_PLATFORM/4.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a.html