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    Make R instance created by COMadaptR visible

    I am using the COMadaptR library to run R scripts in customized SVB macros. For debugging purposes it is necessary to either make the R instance created by COMadaptR visible, or let COMadaptR connect to an existing (and visible) R instance.
    about 9 years ago in Spotfire Statistica 0 Future Consideration

    Get rid of those inescapable dialog boxes

    The dialog boxes are often modal, meaing you are not allowed to work with the program until the dialog box is closed. But, you will often need to search for info such as variable numbers, or do something else. So, you then have to close the dialog...
    over 9 years ago in Spotfire Statistica 1 Will not implement

    Allow Node Labeling in Data Canvas

    Part of code documentation is following the sequence of logic used to build a data table. While calculated expressions support double-slash comments, not every node requires a calculated expression. Being able to add a comment / annotation to the ...
    over 2 years ago in Spotfire / Data Management / User Experience 0 Future Consideration

    Log entry for which user used "Replace Value" function

    Hi, Recent version of Spotfire 7.9 came with a cool feature, enabling users to replace values on table views. Data Panel source view has an entry for this type of transformation but it does not have any information about which user did the chang...
    over 9 years ago in Spotfire / Data Management 0 Future Consideration

    Quickly transform data using Python or R

    The Spotfire Data Canvas should support transforming data with Python or R code that's added directly to the data canvas pipeline. With a couple of clicks you should be able to paste your Python or R code directly into a new data function which is...
    about 7 years ago in Spotfire / Data Management 0 Future Consideration

    Force "always new data vs. stored data" selection on save

    When working with Spotfire *.dxp file cooperatively, the collaboration is very often hampered by the fact, that Spotfire tends to save *.dxp files as “linked”=”Always new data” by default. That happens in particular when: Spotfire is used when st...
    about 7 years ago in Spotfire / Collaboration / Data Management 1 Future Consideration

    Loading Selected Columns from large files

    Currently, if you have a very large file with several worksheets and columns within those worksheets Spotfire must read every column in that file even if you're only using a handful of columns. This makes download and refresh times very long compa...
    about 7 years ago in Spotfire / Data Management 2 Future Consideration

    Provide text search in data configs, svb, and Enterprise Manager tree

    Heavy users manage a large number of queries inside data configs and svb code within analyses. Currently, if I need to change a table or field name in queries or change an include file or coding technique throughout my system of analyses, I may ha...
    almost 5 years ago in Spotfire Statistica 0 Future Consideration

    Enable Parametrization in MDX-Queries in Enterprise Manager

    Parametrization in SQL Queries is possible via Enterprise Manager. This is needed also for MDX queries.
    about 7 years ago in Spotfire Statistica 0 To be Reviewed

    "Undefined" Data type in document properties on DXP

    Is it possible to create "Undefined" data type document property in DXP as it is available in Information designer on "Parameters" section. Use: 1.If Spotfire can replace the parameters in information link as is for example with no string formatti...
    over 9 years ago in Spotfire / Data Management 5 Future Consideration
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