Topics are created to be used by others to access data more conveniently in creating a report. Creating a report from a Topic is simpler than creating one from a Domain but is less flexible.
To select content from begin designing a Topic-based view:
- Select the Topics tab in the Topics & Domain window.
- Use the navigation tree to locate the Topic you want to use.
- Select a Report Type (The report type can be changed in the Ad Hoc Editor)
- Click the Open Report button.
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- Launch the Ad Hoc Editor by clicking Create → Ad Hoc View.
- In the Select Data wizard, click and navigate to Ad Hoc Components > Topics.
- Expand the Topics folder and select a topic.
- Another way to view the topics is in the list view . Topics will be identified with a icon in the list.
- Click on "OK" to move on the Ad Hoc Editor.