PublishDatasource Method
The PublishDatasource method publishes the datasource
connection for a PowerCube.
Syntax
Cube .PublishDatasource(overwrite)
Applies To
Discussion
Use this method to publish a datasource connection on the IBM® Cognos® server.
A Windows, or UNIX or Linux® location from where the IBM Cognos server accesses each cube must be specified. If user authentication is enabled, the configured namespace must also be specified. Returns true if successful.
A COM exception is thrown in error situations. The message that is passed with the exception varies depending on the error situation.
| Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
| overwrite |
Required. If true, republishes the datasource if it already exists. Type: Boolean |
Return Type
Boolean (True if publish is successful)
Examples
cube = model.Cubes.Item("National")cube.PublishDatasource(True)
'Republish PowerCube if it already exists