Discover how to create compelling, interactive dashboards efficiently using SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0 (formerly Xcelsius). In this comprehensive cookbook, learn step-by-step recipes that guide you through practical tasks leveraging the tool's advanced features like dynamic visibility and live data connections. What this Book will help me do Master the use of Dashboard Design's spreadsheet and data-driven components to efficiently create professional dashboards. Learn various data visualization techniques to present data clearly and effectively within your dashboards. Implement dynamic interactivity and control logic using features like Dynamic Visibility to enhance dashboard usability. Understand how to connect dashboards to live data sources for up-to-date and real-time business insights. Explore and utilize additional Dashboard Design features and add-ons to customize and extend the capabilities of your dashboards. Author(s) The author(s) of this book are seasoned professionals in SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards and enterprise dashboard design. With years of experience in teaching and applying these tools in practical settings, they aim to demystify complex dashboarding concepts and empower professionals to build impactful visualizations. Who is it for? This book is targeted at developers and business professionals who wish to sharpen their skills in dashboard creation using SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0. Readers should have a basic understanding of dashboards and some experience with Excel to benefit from this content. It's ideal for those new to SAP Dashboard Design seeking a comprehensive and practical guide.