How To List Reports & Data Models in a Folder

Introduction 

Managing and organizing reports and data models is a crucial task for businesses and analysts who rely on data to make informed decisions. In modern data platforms, especially when working with cloud-based data management solutions or reporting tools, it's essential to know how to access, manage, and organize the files you work with. One of the common tasks is listing all reports and data models that reside in a specific folder.

In this post, we will explore how you can efficiently list reports and data models stored in a particular folder, the importance of this action, and how you can automate the process using scripts or tools.

Step-by-Step Guide to Listing Reports & Data Models in a Folder:

Using VBCS Extension, the report is developed which will list out all the reports that are present folder and it will display the list of reports and Data Models and any other documents present in folder in BI Publisher analytics server. With help of this report, we will be able to identify the reports present in particular folder and will help us to identify and organize the reports and remove unnecessary reports, where access is not needed to be given to employees.

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Credits: Kollipara Bindu Bhargav

Streamlining Attendance with URLs and QR codes for Instructor-Led Activities

Introduction 

In the fast-evolving landscape of corporate learning and development, Oracle Fusion HCM has introduced a groundbreaking update that streamlines attendance marking for instructor-led activities. This innovative solution allows learners to confirm their participation by simply using a unique URL or QR code, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in attendance tracking.

When learners attend an instructor-led session, they are provided with a unique URL or QR code to mark their attendance. This seamless process not only minimizes administrative overhead but also ensures real-time validation of participant engagement. If the offering requires an evaluation, learners must complete it before confirming attendance. For sessions with optional evaluations, learners have the flexibility to complete the assessment after confirming their participation.

The system automatically generates the URL and QR code at the time of creating an instructor-led offering activity. These can be shared directly with learners or instructors, simplifying the distribution process. Additionally, administrators can configure a time limit for attendance marking post-activity, with a default grace period of two hours. For instance, if the session concludes at 3:00 PM, learners can confirm their attendance until 5:00 PM.

This update reflects Oracle Fusion HCM's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance user experience and drive operational efficiency in workforce learning and development. By adopting this approach, organizations can ensure accurate attendance tracking, foster greater accountability, and simplify the administrative aspects of managing instructor-led training sessions.

 

Key features of this update:

• Unique URL and QR Code Generation – Automatically creates a unique URL and QR code for each instructor-led activity.
• Seamless Attendance Confirmation – Learners can confirm their attendance by scanning a QR code or clicking a URL.
• Real-Time Validation – Ensures accurate, real-time attendance tracking and engagement verification.
• Simplified Administration – Reduces manual tracking efforts by automating attendance processes.
• Time-Limited Attendance Marking – Administrators can set a post-session attendance window (default is two hours).
• Evaluation Requirement – Attendance confirmation is contingent on completing required evaluations.

In this blog, we explain how to use the new feature and provide an overview of the screens. 

Please watch the video below: How the Learn Admin can download the code and how learners can confirm their attendance using a QR code.

Steps to Enable:

Select or deselect the Allow learner to mark themselves complete checkbox to allow learners to mark a learning activity as complete or not. On the activity details page of each offering

Follow the below steps once where learners can mark themselves as complete in learning

To enable this page, we need to modify the Profile Options. Please follow these steps to adjust the necessary Profile Options:

Navigate to the Profile Option Setting and actions > Setup and maintenance > Global search > Manage Administrator profile values.

1. Search and select the ORA_WLF_MARK_ATTENDANCE_REDWOOD_PAGES_ENABLED profile option.

2. Profile Value field, select the appropriate value:

• Mark complete in enrollment details
• Mark complete using attendance form
• Both

Changing the default lag time:

To change the 2-hour default lag time Search and select the ORA_WLF_MARK_ATTENDANCE_END_TIME_REDWOOD_ENABLED profile option.

In the profile value dropdown, the default time can be adjusted according to our requirements.

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Credits: Venkata Venu Madhava Bharadwaj Pisipati

Streamlining Data Management in Oracle Fusion with Excel Integration

Simplifying Data Import: HDL Loading with Excel

Revolutionizing Data Upload with Excel-based HDL

Managing and importing large data sets into Oracle Fusion applications has always been a complex and time-consuming task. Traditionally, users relied on various tools and formats, such as CSVs and spreadsheets, to upload data via the HCM Data Loader (HDL). This process often involved multiple steps, including formatting data correctly, converting files, and troubleshooting errors.

However, MPC Cloud Consulting has simplified this process by introducing a new mechanism that enables users to prepare data directly within Excel, generate data files, load the data, and download error lines for easy troubleshooting. This integrated solution eliminates the need for multiple tools and reduces the time spent on data processing.

The new process ensures that data preparation is seamless, with Excel offering a familiar interface for users. Once the data is entered, the system automatically generates the necessary data files, which can be easily uploaded to Oracle Fusion. If any errors occur during the upload, users can quickly download the error lines for review and correction, minimizing delays and ensuring data accuracy.

By streamlining these tasks into a single, user-friendly process, MPC Cloud Consulting has significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of managing data in Oracle Fusion applications, allowing organizations to focus on more strategic initiatives.

Key Benefits:

1. Increased Efficiency: Automating the data preparation and upload process reduces manual work, speeding up the overall workflow.
2. User-Friendly Interface: Using Excel makes data entry and management simpler, with no need to switch between multiple tools or formats.
3. Error Management: Users can easily download error lines to quickly identify and correct issues, reducing troubleshooting time.
4. Improved Accuracy: The streamlined process helps prevent errors caused by incorrect formatting, ensuring more reliable data uploads.
5. Cost Savings: By reducing the time spent on manual data entry and troubleshooting, businesses can save both time and resources, improving ROI.
6. Scalability: The new process can handle larger datasets, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes.

Excel-based HDL loading offers a powerful and intuitive solution for handling complex data imports. By leveraging Excel’s simplicity, flexibility, and built-in data validation. Whether you are an HR professional, finance analyst, or part of a larger enterprise team, this new feature is a game-changer that streamlines workflows and enhances productivity.

MPC Cloud Consulting's new data management solution for Oracle Fusion applications offers a significant leap forward in simplifying the process of handling large datasets. By integrating Excel for direct data uploads, businesses can save time, reduce the risk of errors, and improve overall efficiency. This approach not only enhances data accuracy but also provides a more user-friendly and scalable solution for organizations of all sizes. With faster data processing and streamlined error handling, companies can now focus on what truly matters—driving business growth and innovation, while leaving behind the complexities of traditional data import methods.

Credits: Kollipara Bindu Bhargav

Exploring the New Learning Calendar Report

 

Exploring the New Learning Calendar Report

We’re excited to introduce the new Learning Calendar Report, a powerful tool developed using VB Studio. This extension enhances your ability to track and manage available training offerings with ease.

Key Features:

Versatile Views: Our Learning Calendar offers four distinct views to suit your needs:

Monthly View: See all the offerings at a glance for the entire month.

Weekly View: Focus on the week ahead to plan your schedule.

Daily View: Get detailed information for each day.

List View: View a comprehensive list of all offerings without the calendar layout.

Today Button: Instantly return to the current date with the simple click of the "Today" button, ensuring you’re always up-to-date.

Seamless Navigation: Easily navigate to the training enrollment page by clicking on any offering within the calendar. This streamlines the process of signing up for courses directly from the calendar view.

The Learning Calendar Report is designed to make managing your training schedule straightforward and efficient. We hope this tool enhances your learning experience by providing clear visibility into available offerings and simplifying your enrollment process.

Credits: Kollipara Bindu Bhargav