IBM Cognos Sample Programs

Capabilities.sln - Modify Capabilities in IBM Cognos Connection.

The C# Capabilities sample program contains methods for handling capabilities.

Dependent Files

All associated files are contained in the bin directory of the csharp directory.

How To Run The Sample Program

Double click on the file ../bin/capabilities.exe

A window will be opened containing:
    - Set Capabilities command button
    - URL text box
    - Output pane
Click on the 'Set Capabilities' button to run the sample program.

Expected Results

By default, the program explicitly sets permissions on the Administration capability for the current user. A confirmation message is sent to the Output pane upon completion.

Documentation

The IBM Cognos Software Development Kit Developer Guide contains additional information about the samples. See the chapter titled 'Methods' and the appendix titled 'Code Samples and Language-Specific Coding Practices'.

Please note that the samples are not intended to be treated as end-user applications. Refer to the sample code for examples of how to use the API when developing your own applications.