Starting Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler from the Windows Start menu or desktop shortcut

You can start IBM® Cognos® TM1® Performance Modeler from the Windows Start menu or desktop icon. When you use this procedure to start Performance Modeler, you are authenticated against the TM1 Application Server, which allows you to use the Application Design component in Perfromance Modeler.

Procedure

  1. Begin the logon procedure using either of the following methods:
    • From the Start menu, click IBM Cognos Performance Modeler, IBM Cognos Performance Modeler.
    • Double-click the IBM Cognos Performance Modeler shortcut on the desktop.
  2. On the Connect to IBM Cognos TM1 System dialog box, confirm the URL for your IBM Cognos TM1 system. The URL specifies the location of the TM1 Application Server for your system and uses the format http://<machine_name>:<port>/pmpsvc/services.
  3. Click Log on as.
  4. Enter a valid Username and Password
  5. Click Login.
  6. Click OK.

Results

When Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler opens, it displays a guide to model design and allows access to the Model Design, Application Design, and Transfer Design components of Performance Modeler.
Parent topic: Getting started with Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler

Connecting directly to a TM1 server

Alternatively, you can start Performance Modeler by connecting directly to a TM1 server. When you use this procedure to start Performance Modeler, the Application Design component is not available, as the TM1 server is accessed directly without involving the Application Server.

Procedure

  1. Begin the logon procedure using either of the following methods:
    • From the Start menu, click IBM Cognos Performance Modeler, IBM Cognos Performance Modeler.
    • Double-click the IBM Cognos Performance Modeler shortcut on the desktop.
  2. On the Connect to IBM Cognos TM1 System dialog box, click Connect directly.
  3. Confirm the TM1 Adminhost and modify if necessary.
  4. Select the TM1 Server you want to connect to.
  5. Enter a valid Username for the TM1 server.
  6. Enter the Password associated with the Username.
  7. Click OK.

Results

When Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler opens, it displays a guide to model design, but allows access only to the Model Design and Transfer Design components of Performance Modeler.