COM SDK problem with reference designer.tlb

[Former Member]

Hi,

When trying to use COM SDK and add reference designer.tlb to my project in Visual Studio I receives the following message:

A reference to designer.tlb could not be added. Please make sure that the file is accessible, and that it is a valid assembly or COM component.

How to deal with the problem?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

I'm using BusinessObjects XI 3.1

I want to create a tool to change passwords for existing connections.

I read that the only way to change the password of an existing connection is to use COM SDK.

Java SDK has no method to obtain a user name, connection parameters, etc.

I want to create a project in visual studio add com component (designer.tbl) and create application in C#.

I found a business object tutorial (http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/boc/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/205ace60-6c64-2b10-f593-84945e80a70f?quicklink=index&overridelayout=true) that shows how to do it. But it is rather old.

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

The reference you provided is for Webi. As per the directions in the [Webi|; forum's header, you want to post your query here:

The forum you are in does not work on Webi related issues.

- Ludek

[ted_ueda · Accepted solution]

Your question concerns the Universe Designer SDK, so this forum is the proper place to ask.

Universe Designer SDK is a COM object, so I would try referencing the COM object directly, the BusinessObjects Designer 12.0 component.

You may lack sufficient permissions on your development box to access the registry or the object, running the Process Monitor tool would help identify access issues.

Sincerely,

Ted Ueda

[ted_ueda · Accepted solution]

FYI, BI 4.0 - the newest version of SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise - does have a SDK to modify Universe Connection passwords:

[http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/weblogs?blog=/pub/wlg/22843] [original link is broken] [original link is broken] [original link is broken];

Sincerely,

Ted Ueda

[former_member183750]

What product are you using?

What version?

Why are you trying to add designer.tlb to your project?

Ludek

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