Pattern Wizard 

Use

Using the pattern wizard, you can adjust BI patterns to meet your requirements and configure them to meet your needs. BI patterns are Web-supported interface elements with specific predefined functions. Patterns are used as templates for Web applications; you can adjust them to your needs.

You can also convert BI patterns into Web templates by using the pattern wizard. Once they are converted, however, you can no longer edit the Web templates using the pattern wizard. 

Integration

The pattern wizard is an integral part of the Web Application Designer and does not require any additional installation. You can call the pattern wizard as follows in the Web Application Designer:

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       1.      In the Web Application Designer menu bar, choose Web Template → New, or choose New Web Template with Pattern Wizard in the upper area to the right in the initial Web Application Designer view.

       2.      On the All Patterns and Web Templates tab page, choose a BI pattern from under the BI Patterns with Pattern Wizard node. The pattern wizard starts automatically.

Prerequisites

The pattern wizard is available as of SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Support Package Stack 9.

Features

In the pattern wizard, there are two views for selecting patterns and Web templates:

●      List of Patterns and Web Templates

This section lists all predefined Web templates and patterns that you have saved in your favorites.

●      All Patterns and Web Templates

This section lists all available predefined Web templates and patterns.

Under All Patterns and Web Templates, you can choose between two editing modes:

●      BI Patterns with Pattern Wizard

All patterns that you can edit or configure with the pattern wizard to a certain degree are listed here. Each of the individual configuration steps is provided by the pattern wizard in a step-by-step sequence:

Note that you can only configure the patterns using the pattern wizard.

●      Sample Web Templates for Direct Editing

This lists the predefined Web templates that you can edit using the full scope of functions from the Web Application Designer.

Activities

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       1.      You decide whether you want to edit a BI pattern or a predefined Web template.

       2.      You select a BI pattern or a predefined Web template.

       3.      To edit patterns, you follow the step-by-step process provided by the pattern wizard. To edit a predefined Web template, you use the full scope of functions provided by the Web Application Designer.

       4.      You save the changes made to the pattern or predefined Web template.

       5.      For more information about configuring patterns, see Configuring Information Consumer Patterns.