IBM Cognos Sample Programs

DrillThroughUI.java - Create a Drill-through definition and set its properties.

The Java DrillThroughUI sample program will create a drill-through definition and set its properties.

Dependent Files

Associated files are contained under the java sample folder.
Additional files required for running are identified in the CLASSPATH definitions in run.bat or run.sh file.

How To Run The Sample Program

Double click on the file run.bat for WINDOWS or run.sh for UNIX.

A window will be opened containing:
    - Package selection dropdown box
    - Create Drill-through definition command button
    - URL text box
    - Output Pane

Click on the 'Create Drill-through definition' button to run the sample program. Select the target report and enter the Drill-through definition name when prompted

Expected Results

When the 'Create Drill-through definition' button is clicked, a new drill-through definition will be created in IBM Cognos Connection. The result will be shown in the Output Pane

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.