Troubleshooting
Problem
Hide a folder containing a package for users/groups but let them ability to run reports on this package.
Resolving The Problem
- Logon to your portal with System Administrator account.
- To hide an entry, open the folder Properties. On the General tab, open the Advanced section and select the "Hide this entry" check box.
- In Cognos Administration portal slect "Security" > "Capabilities"
- Click the arrow beside "Hide Entries", then click on Set Properties.
- Under the Permissions tab, remove the Everyone group, and grant Execute/Traverse permissions to the appropriate groups, roles or users.
- Any user, group or role who has not been granted Execute/Traverse access will not be able to see the "Show hidden entries" checkbox under My Preferences.
- To show hidden entries in your content lists, tap your user name, then My preferences. On the General tab, select the Show hidden entries check box.
Related Information
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Modified date:
16 June 2018
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