Welcome page changes

The main changes in the IBM® Cognos® Analytics with Watson welcome page are related to the Carbon redesign. However, some other types of changes are also introduced.

The redesigned welcome page has a different look and feel, starting with the color palette.

Options to show and hide the welcome banner are different

You can use the Close icon to hide the welcome banner. Or you can go to the personal menu , and under Profile and settings > Settings, toggle the Welcome banner switch on or off.

Quick launch section is added

Use the tiles in this section to quickly start creating content in the different components of Cognos Analytics. For example, click Prepare data to start creating a data module, or Present data to start creating a dashboard, report, or story. The tiles are customizable.

Samples section is added

The Samples section provides quick access to the samples that are installed with the product.

When you click any of the tiles or the View all samples link, the Samples folder or its subfolder is opened in the content view.

Some options are removed from the application bar

The More menu is not available in the application bar. The option to set a home page that was included in this menu is now available in the personal menu , under Profile and settings > Settings.

The Quick links menu is also removed from the application bar, and no longer available anywhere in the product.

For more information, see Welcome page.