Configuring Transformer authentication using WebView2

Cognos® Analytics Transformer 12.0.3 and later supports using Microsoft Edge WebView2 for authentication through a feature flag. Enabling this feature flag (it is disabled by default) allows Transformer to be compatible with newer web standards when you authenticate with the Cognos Analytics server.

To use WebView2 for authentication in Transformer version 12.0.3 or later, follow these steps:
  1. Download and install Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime (https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/).
    Note: WebView2 might already be installed on your computer. To check if you have WebView2 Runtime installed, go to Apps & features (Start > Settings > Apps) and search for WebView2.
  2. Enable WebView2.
    1. Go to installation_location\configuration
    2. Open cogtr.xml in a text editor.
    3. In the Transformer section, change this text:
      <Preference Name="UseWebView" Value="0"/>

      to this text: 

      <Preference Name="UseWebView" Value="1"/>
  3. Restart Transformer if it is open.

If you do not have WebView2 Runtime installed on your computer and you enable WebView2 in Transformer, an error message appears. Click OK and install the appropriate Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime to use WebView2.