You will run into this rare, but frustrating bug in SAP’s Netweaver BW modeling interface when editing infocubes: unable to uncheck or unselect the Line Item Dimension.

Given my luck, I run into this issue every other time an infocube needs to be created, remodeled, or rebalanced.


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The above section was created via http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/qoate-simple-code-snippets/ .

Many thanks Danny van Kooten for looking into this issue and for the great work!

Continue reading for the wonderful experience with this plugin and the amazing help from the developer!


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Small improvements

A year ago, I was looking for a new hobby and gave photography a try.

When I saw the Sony A200 (a beginner’s model) on sale at the local Target store, I gave it a spin and captured anything and everything. Melissa and I still joke about how awful some of the earlier pictures turned out.

Fast forward 14 months and I found that three models that I worked with are using my pictures for their profile and portfolio. Feels great! :)


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The Las Vegas Strip

I was able to find a moment between the entrée and dessert to capture this view of the Las Vegas Strip (as seen from MIX restaurant in THEhotel)

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Loading in BW 7.x is greatly simplified with the introduction of the Data Transfer Package (DTP). Initializations and deltas between two (or more) data targets are handled automatically by the system.

Where you will run into trouble with the 7.x DTP objects is during initial or reloads of a data target.


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Fifth Avenue Towers

The Fifth Avenue Towers in downtown Minneapolis.


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Aquatennial 2010

The Aquatennial’s ending fireworks display on the Mississippi river.

Surprisingly, the celebration lasted over 20 minutes. There were a few moments where it seemed to be winding down only to start another session.

By the end of the show, the crowds were cheering loudly for the wonderful display.


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