Changing the location of legacy Map Manager maps for Reporting

IBM® Cognos® Analytics comes with a set of sample map charts that you can use in Reporting. You can change the location of the map charts by using IBM Cognos Configuration.

Note: This information applies only to the legacy Map Manager maps you can use in reports.

By default, the map charts are stored in the install_location/maps directory on the Application Tier Components computer.

For more information about using map charts, see the Reporting User Guide.

For information about using custom maps from other sources, see the Map Manager Installation and User Guide.

Procedure

  1. On the Application Tier Components computer, start IBM Cognos Configuration.
  2. In the Explorer window, click Environment.
  3. In the Properties window, click the value for Map files location.
  4. Click the edit button Actions icon.
  5. In the Select Folder window, navigate to the directory you want and then click Select.
  6. From the File menu, click Save.