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Find all reports that use a given column

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#1

Is there a way (using WebI, AdminTools, or anything else in BO) to list all of the reports that use a BO object (dimmension/measure/detail) with a given name? For example: list all the reports that use an object named “Phone”?

Please note: a column (BO object) USED by a report, not just an object in the universe the report is connected to.

Thanks.

pl80 (BOB member since 2012-09-18)

#2

The only way is via the SDK. There is a BOB utility here:-

https://bobj-board.org/t/80856

or via Information Steward or a 3rd party tool.

Mak 1 :uk: (BOB member since 2005-01-06)

#3

I was hoping this can be done without the SDK or 3rd party tools - I’m not allowed to install any components on the client machine :frowning:

pl80 (BOB member since 2012-09-18)

#4

If you have auditing enabled, you could try the Activity Universe. Report objects are recorded as Activity Details, IIRC. Can’t remember the reference ID’s off the top of my head though and not in front of BOB at the moment.

HTH

NMG

mcnelson :uk: (BOB member since 2008-10-09)