Download and view developer guides, API reference material, sample code, and object model diagrams for Java, .NET, COM, and Flex APIs available in SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.x. Visit the samples page to access the sample applications, reports, and dashboards. For version 3.x and earlier of the SDK library, visit the SAP BusinessObjects BI 3.x Developer SDK Library page.
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Java SDK Developer Guides And API References
View developer guides below that contain key concepts and tasks with supporting sample code snippets. In each guide, go to the Start Here > What's New sections to learn about new features in the SDK. Also view and download API references that contain syntax, information, and examples for the classes, interfaces, and members of each SDK.
To view online Javadocs for our Java SDKs, visit: http://help.sap.com/javadocs.
| Solution | Java SDKs | Guide | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 (BI document access and administration) | Business Intelligence platform Java SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference(Javadocs) |
| SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 (BI document access and administration) | Web Services Consumer Java SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference(Javadocs) |
| SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 (semantic layer) | Data Access Driver Java SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference(Javadocs) |
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 (semantic layer)
NOTE: The Semantic Layer SDK is now offering the functionality of the Connection SDK. Connection SDK documentation has been removed | Data Access Connection Java SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference (Javadocs) |
| SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 (semantic layer) | Semantic Layer Java SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference(Javadocs) |
| SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence | Report Engine Java SDK | - | API Reference(Javadocs) |
| SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence | Custom Data Source Framework Java SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference(Javadocs) |
| SAP Crystal Reports 2011 | Report Application Server Java SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference(Javadocs) |
| SAP Crystal Reports 2011 | Viewers Java SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference(Javadocs) |
.NET SDK Developer Guides And API References
View developer guides below that contain key concepts and tasks with supporting sample code snippets. In each guide, go to the Start Here > What's New sections to learn about new features in the SDK.
Also view and download API references that contain syntax, information, and examples for the classes, interfaces, and members of each SDK.
| Solution | .NET SDKs | Guide | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.0 Support Pack 2 | SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform .NET SDK | .NET Runtime Deployment Guide | API Reference |
| SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 | SAP BusinessObjects Web Services SDK | Developer Guide | |
| SAP Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2010 | Crystal Reports .NET SDK | API Reference | |
| SAP Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2010 | Report Application Server .NET SDK | Developer Guide | API Reference |
COM SDK Developer Guides and API References
| Solution | COM SDKs | Guide | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 Universe design tool | Universe design tool SDK | Object Model Diagrams | API Reference |
RESTful Web Services SDK Developer Guides and API References
| Solution | SDK | Guide or Reference |
|---|---|---|
| SAP Business Objects BI Platform 4.0 Support Pack 5 | BI Platform | Developer Guide |
| SAP Business Objects BI Platform 4.0 Feature Pack 3 | Crystal Reports | Developer Guide |
| SAP Business Objects BI Platform 4.0 Support Pack 5 | Web Intelligence | Developer Guide |
Additional Guides And Resources
| Solution | Title | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 | Web Services Administrator’s Guide | Java Web Services provider |
| SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 | Viewing Documents Using OpenDocument | URL Parameters |
| SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 | URL Parameters |