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  • 1.  Unable to update technical data type in a data module (in v12.0.x or v12.1.x.)

    Posted 2 days ago

    Hi,

    I'm trying to update technical data type in a data module with no luck in v12.0.x or v12.1.x.

    I did everything from the Refresh properties IBM Cognos Analytics Version 12.0.x : Data Modules User Guide (page 79).

    I've changed from nvarchar(100) to nvarchar(102). I see the new technical data type in the Source properties pane.

    I don't see any change when I use Refresh properties in the data module.

    Any help would be appreciated!

    Best regards,



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    Patrick Neveu
    BSL Consulting
    IBM Champion
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  • 2.  RE: Unable to update technical data type in a data module (in v12.0.x or v12.1.x.)

    Posted 2 days ago

    I would suggest that you log a defect.  This would enable a slightly faster gathering of information for the investigation of the reported problem.



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    IAN HENDERSON
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  • 3.  RE: Unable to update technical data type in a data module (in v12.0.x or v12.1.x.)

    Posted 2 days ago
    Edited by Patrick Neveu 2 days ago

    Hi Ian,

    OK, I did it. This is TS019739468.

    Best regards,


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    Patrick Neveu
    BSL Consulting
    IBM Champion
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    Original Message


  • 4.  RE: Unable to update technical data type in a data module (in v12.0.x or v12.1.x.)

    Posted 19 hours ago

    Hi Patrick, 

    As a workaround you might edit the attribut (from the properties, not from the context menu). 

    Then change anything in the editor (e.g. attach a blank space) and confirm. 

    This helped before the refresh properties existed.

    Even if not we never figured out a problem if the data type in the metadata had been wrong.

    Regards, 

    Philipp



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    Philipp Hornung
    Product Owner & BI Manager
    Techniker Krankenkasse
    Hamburg Germany
    #IBMChampion
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  • 5.  RE: Unable to update technical data type in a data module (in v12.0.x or v12.1.x.)

    Posted 17 hours ago

    Hi Philipp,

    I stumbled upon this workaround by accident yesterday. Yes, it works, but I have a fairly complex data module with over 1,000 columns - I'm looking for an out-of-the-box solution!

    Best regards,



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    Patrick Neveu
    BSL Consulting
    IBM Champion
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    Original Message


  • 6.  RE: Unable to update technical data type in a data module (in v12.0.x or v12.1.x.)

    Posted 13 hours ago

    Hi,

    This issue has been forwarded to the dev. team and is under review. I will let you know when I receive more information.

    Best regards,



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    Patrick Neveu
    BSL Consulting
    IBM Champion
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    Original Message


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