Description:We request the addition of a standard parameter that captures the active canvas name in an OAC workbook. This parameter will enable users to seamlessly pass the current canvas name to another workbook, facilitating dynamic glossary functionality and enhancing overall usability or workbooks.

Use Cases:

• Centralized Glossary of Terms: With this feature, we can create a centralized glossary of terms and definitions stored in a dataset. By passing the active canvas name as a parameter, we can automatically filter and display relevant definitions for the KPIs and metrics presented on that specific canvas. This ensures that users have immediate access to clear and consistent definitions, improving their understanding of the data.
• Enhanced Tooltips: The active canvas name parameter can be utilized to enhance tooltips within the workbook. By incorporating the canvas name, tooltips can provide context-specific information, including definitions, units, or additional insights relevant to the metrics presented on that particular canvas. This improves the user experience and reduces potential confusion.
• Dynamic Navigation: This feature also enables dynamic navigation between canvases. By knowing the active canvas name, we can create drill-down or drill-across functionality that intelligently directs users to relevant canvases based on their current context. This improves the overall flow of the workbook and makes it easier for users to explore and analyze data across different sections.

Benefits:

• Improved User Experience: The addition of this standard parameter enhances the user experience by providing clear and consistent definitions, improving data interpretation, and enabling seamless navigation across canvases.
• Consistency and Standardization: With a centralized glossary, definitions will be standardized across the organization, ensuring that all users, regardless of their role or department, interpret KPIs and metrics in the same way.
• Efficiency: This feature eliminates the need to manually maintain glossary tables on each canvas, reducing the time and effort required to update and manage the workbook.

Example: In a financial analysis workbook, the active canvas name parameter can be used to display a dynamic glossary of financial terms and ratios. When a user opens the "Profit & Loss Statement" canvas, the parameter captures the canvas name and passes it to the glossary workbook. The glossary then filters and displays definitions specific to the financial metrics presented on that canvas, such as Gross Profit Margin, Operating Expenses, and Net Income. This ensures that users have immediate access to relevant and accurate definitions, improving their understanding of the financial data.

Implementation Details:

• Parameter Name: "ActiveCanvasName"
• Data Type: Text
• Default Value: Auto-populate with the name of the active canvas
• Usage: Passed to another workbook or utilized within the same workbook for filtering, tooltips, or navigation logic.

We believe that the addition of this standard parameter will significantly enhance the functionality and usability of Oracle Idea Lab, providing users with a more intuitive and informative experience when interacting with data visualizations.