SAC App Designer Features

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Application Designer Features

Here's a comprehensive list of features and functions available in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Application Designer, organized by category:

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1. UI Design & Layout

• Drag-and-Drop Widgets: Prebuilt components (charts, tables, filters, buttons, input fields, maps, etc.) for building interfaces.
• Responsive Design: Adjust layouts for different screen sizes using breakpoints and flexible grids.
• Theming & Styling: Customize colors, fonts, and CSS for branding consistency.
• Canvas Tools: Free-form layout design with alignment guides, layering, and grouping.
• Reusable Components: Save custom widgets or templates for reuse across applications.
• Multi-Page Apps: Create applications with multiple pages and navigation menus.

2. Data Connectivity & Modeling

• Live Data Connections: Integrate with SAP HANA, SAP BW, SAP S/4HANA, and third-party sources.
• Import Data Models: Use existing SAC models or datasets (acquired or transformed via Data Analyzer).
• Data Binding: Link widgets directly to datasets, dimensions, and measures.
• Real-Time Updates: Reflect changes in underlying data models dynamically.
• Calculations & Aggregations: Use built-in functions or custom formulas (e.g., member formulas, restricted measures).

3. Scripting & Interactivity

• JavaScript-Based Scripting: Use SAP's scripting APIs to add logic and interactivity.
• Event Handling: Trigger scripts on user actions (e.g., button clicks, filter changes).
• Widget Linking: Synchronize data across widgets (e.g., selecting a chart slice filters a table).
• Navigation Control: Script page transitions, popups, or dynamic content loading.
• Variables & Parameters: Store temporary data or user inputs for reuse in scripts.
• Console & Debugging: Test scripts with logging, breakpoints, and error tracing.

4. Advanced Analytics Features

• Predictive Analytics: Embed predictive scenarios (e.g., forecasting, regression) into apps.
• Smart Insights: Auto-generate explanations for data outliers or trends.
• Geospatial Visualization: Map widgets with layers for location-based analysis.
• Planning Actions: Enable write-back, simulations, and data submissions (for planning users).

5. Security & Governance

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Restrict app access or features by user roles.
• SAP Cloud Identity Integration: Leverage SAML/SSO for authentication.
• Data-Level Security: Apply row/column security from underlying models.
• Audit Logs: Track user interactions and changes.

6. Integration & Extensibility

• Embed in SAP Digital Boardroom: Integrate apps into boardroom presentations.
• Embed via iFrame: Share apps in external portals or SAP Fiori Launchpad.
• REST API Calls: Connect to external services or databases using custom scripts.
• SAP Analytics Add-In: Embed apps in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

7. Lifecycle Management

• Version Control: Save and revert to previous app versions.
• Export/Import: Move apps between tenants (DEV, TEST, PROD).
• Publishing & Sharing: Distribute apps to specific users, teams, or roles.
• Mobile Optimization: Ensure apps render well on mobile devices.

8. Prebuilt Templates & Samples

• Starter Templates: Jumpstart development with industry- or function-specific layouts.
• Sample Scripts: Reference code snippets for common use cases (e.g., dynamic filters).

9. Performance Optimization

• Lazy Loading: Load data on demand to improve speed.
• Caching: Reduce latency for frequently accessed data.
• Batch Processing: Handle large datasets efficiently.

10. Accessibility & Compliance

• WCAG Support: Build apps compliant with accessibility standards.
• Keyboard Navigation: Ensure usability for screen readers and assistive tools.

11. Collaboration

• Comments & Annotations: Allow users to add context to data points.
• Shared Development: Collaborate on app design with team members.

12. Monitoring & Analytics

• Usage Analytics: Track app performance and user engagement via SAC monitoring tools.

By leveraging these features, SAC Application Designer empowers users to build tailored, interactive analytical applications that integrate seamlessly with SAP ecosystems and beyond. For detailed implementation, refer to SAP’s official documentation and scripting APIs.