Download and view developer guides, API reference material, sample code, and object model diagrams for Java, .NET, COM, and Flex APIs available in BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1, Crystal Reports 2008, and SAP Dashboard Design (Xcelsius Engage) 2008. For version 4.x and later of the SDK library, visit the SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.x Developer SDK Library.
NOTE:
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Getting Started
- Choose Your SDK - Want to learn more about which BusinessObjects SDK suits your application development needs? View our SDK overview diagram, read Choosing the right SDK for the right task, and consult the SDK - Quick Reference Guide.
- What's New - To see a summary of new features in each SDK, download the developer guides and view the Start Here > What's New sections.
- Earlier SDK Library Versions - Visit the SAP Help Portal and click the Business Objects tab to access all product documentation for past and current releases, including user, administration, and developer help. Direct links to XI and XI Release 2 developer content can be found on this page.
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. For more information about the SDKs, consult the SDK - Quick Reference Guide.
Solution | Java SDKs | Guide | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
BusinessObjects Enterprise, BusinessObjects Edge, Crystal Reports Server | Software Development Kits | Quick Reference Guide | - |
| BusinessObjects Enterprise (Administration) | BusinessObjects Enterprise Java SDK | ||
| BusinessObjects Enterprise (Administration) | BusinessObjects JSF Components | ||
| SAP Crystal Reports | Report Application Server Java SDK | ||
SAP Crystal Reports | Viewers Java SDK | ||
| Web Intelligence | Report Engine Java SDK | API reference | |
| Web Services Consumer | Web Services Java Consumer SDK | ||
| Crystal Reports | Crystal Reports for Eclipse 2.0 | ||
| BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1 (Administration) | Data Access Driver SDK Developer Guide | Developer Guide | API reference |
| Custom Data Source Framework | Custom Data Source Framework | Developer Guide | API reference |
.NET SDK Developer Guides and API References
| Solution | .NET SDKs | Guide | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
BusinessObjects Enterprise, BusinessObjects Edge, Crystal Reports Server | Software Development Kits | Quick Reference Guide | - |
| BusinessObjects Enterprise (Administration) | BusinessObjects Enterprise .NET SDK | ||
| Crystal Reports | Crystal Reports .NET SDK | ||
| Crystal Reports | Report Application Server .NET SDK | ||
| Web Intelligence | Report Engine .NET SDK | ||
| Web Services Consumer | Web Services .NET Consumer SDK |
COM SDK Developer Guides and API References
| Solution | COM SDKs | Guide | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Intelligence | Desktop Intelligence COM SDK | ||
| Universe Designer | Universe Designer COM SDK | - | API reference |
SAP Dashboard Design (Xcelsius) SDK Resources
Download the Component SDK SP3 and accompanying documentation (link to SDK page)
Additional Guides and Resources
| Solution | Title | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| openDocument / Crystal Reports URL Reporting | URL Parameters | |
| Crystal Reports | .NET | |
| BusinessObjects Enterprise (Administration) | .NET | |
| Web Services Consumer | Java/.NET | |
| Business Process Services | Web Services |
Sample Application Code
Visit the SAP BusinessObjects Code and Samples page and download sample code projects to run in your BusinessObjects XI 3.1 and Crystal Reports 2008 development environments.
| Solution or Topic | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| BusinessObjects Enterprise, BusinessObjects Edge, and Crystal Reports Server | ||
| Crystal Reports | ||
| Crystal Reports | ||
| Web Intelligence | ||
| Web Services | ||
| Data Access | ||
BusinessObjects Enterprise, BusinessObjects Edge, and Crystal Reports Server | ||
| Crystal Reports | ||
| Crystal Reports | ||
| Web Services |
Object Model Diagrams
Provides a visual representation of the classes, methods, and properties of the SDK.
| Solution | Title |
|---|---|
| BusinessObjects Enterprise (Administration) | |
| Crystal Reports | |
| Crystal Reports | |
| Web Intelligence | |
| Web Services Consumer | |
| Crystal Reports | |
| Crystal Reports | |
| Web Services Consumer | |
| Desktop Intelligence | |
| Universe Designer | |
| Custom Data Source Framework | Custom Data Source Framework Object Model Diagram |
Previous Versions
Visit the SAP Help Portal and click the Business Objects tab to access all product documentation for past and current releases, including user, administration, and developer help. Looking for XI and XI R2 developer documentation? Use the SAP Help Portal, or the quick links provided below.
| Version | Language |
|---|---|
| XI Release 2 Productivity Pack and Service Pack 2 | English |
| XI Release 2 | English |
| XI Release 2 | Japanese |
| XI | English |