Create the Esri Maps capability
To enable the use of Esri Maps for IBM Cognos, the Esri Maps capability must first be created. Users who do not have the required permissions for this capability will not be able to use Esri Maps Designer or view Esri Maps in map-enabled reports.
The IBM Cognos system administrator creates this capability by opening Esri Maps Designer from the Launch menu in Cognos Connection. When you create the Esri Maps capability, users and groups are added based on the default settings for Cognos capabilities, and those default users and groups are given traverse and execute permissions for Esri Maps for IBM Cognos. To disable the use of Esri Maps for IBM Cognos, remove the execute permissions for the user or group in question. Permissions can be changed in Cognos Administration.
Note:
The Esri Maps capability should not be renamed.
- To create the Esri Maps capability, follow these steps:
- Log in to IBM Cognos as a system administrator.
- Open Cognos Connection.
- From the Launch menu, choose Esri Maps Designer.
The capability is created.
- To manage the permissions for users and groups, follow these steps:
- Open Cognos Administration.
- Add or remove users and groups or change permissions as required.