This blog is on how to change the logon images in EPM system. Some call it as de-branding of Oracle EPM Workspace.
I was trying to attempt this after I read a request on ITToolbox and this was straightforward in pre 11 versions.
Oracle has changed the folder structure and mechanisms drastically from 11.1.2 onwards.
EAR/WAR files get deployed when services are started/restarted if any changes are made to them.
So there is no webapp folder or deployments folder. In a sense (if you’ve attempted this in pre 11 releases) the principle remains the same, change the static files and the files under installed app directory. (only difference is there is no installed app directory from 11.1.2 versions!!!!)
You may have to check your licensing agreements to see what all can be customized.
For individual product logon panel changes
This is the image file that show up on the login page of all products.If you want to change individual product logon images, then you’ll have to edit the respective images in respective war/ear files. You can use 7zip or Winrar to achieve this.
I would recommend you to change the default editor in 7zip to a picture editor (like mspaint) and edit the gif file, save the file and update the ear file.
For HSS and Workspace
There is a shared web application (epm-bpmui-shared-webapp) which gets deployed with Shared Services and this is the application which holds logon_panle.gif file information. (Had to re-search a lot to reach this file :)).
You can open bpmui.ear file which is located under <HYPERION_HOME>commonbpmui-common11.1.2.0. Navigate to below given directories and change logon_panel.gif.
bpmui_WARbpmstaticthemestheme_tadpoleimages_global
bpmui_WARbpmstaticthemestheme_fusionfximages_global
bpmui_WARbpmstaticthemestheme_tadpole_hcimages_global
Change logon_panel.gif files under these static directories.
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticbpmuithemestheme_fusionfximages_global
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticbpmuithemestheme_tadpole_hcimages_global
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticbpmuithemestheme_tadpoleimages_global
For Planning
You can open HyperionPlanning.ear file which is located under <HYPERION_HOME>productsPlanningAppServerInstallableAppsCommon. Navigate to below given directories and change logon_panel.gif.
Planning_WARui_themestadpoleimages_global
Planning_WARui_themestadpole_hcimages_global
For WebAnalysis
For some reason this didn’t work for me. In pre 11 version the file was picked up from AnalyzerResource.jar file
I tired changing the image under AnalyzerResource.jarcomhyperionanalyzerimagesanalyzerclient using 7zip and it didn’t work.
If you wish to change Splash images please follow the below given instructions.
For Splash Images
Splash images are the ones which appear next to the “Launch Application” button. (You can see this if you are launching workspace/hss without using index.jsp. i.e. http://servername:portnumber/workspace)
HSS Splash image
In-order to change the Splash image you have to open interop.ear located under <HYPERION_HOME>productsFoundationAppServerInstallableAppscommon(this can be done using 7zip or Winrar).
You can find interop.war under interop.ear, open this file and navigate to the below given directory and change Shared Services_Splash.gif.
interop_WARimagescasShared Services_Splash.gif
WebAnalysis Splash image
You can find WebAnalysis.ear file under <HYPERION_HOME>productsbiplusInstallableApps, open this file and navigate to the below given directory and change analyzerSplash.gif.
WebAnalysis_WARstaticthemestheme_tadpoleimages_analyzeranalyzerSplash.gif
You can also change the static file under
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticwebanalysisthemestheme_tadpoleimages_analyzeranalyzerSplash.gif
Workspace Splash image
You can find WebAnalysis.ear file under
<HYPERION_HOME>productsFoundationworkspaceInstallableApps, open this file and navigate to the below given directory and change SplashScreenSystem9BIPlus.gif
workspace_WARstaticimagesSplashScreenSystem9BIPlus.gif
You can also change the static files under
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticwspaceimagesSplashScreenSystem9BIPlus.gif
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticraframeworkimagesSplashScreenSystem9BIPlus.gif
For Theme changes (color changes)
If know how to change css files then you can edit the following files to change the look and feel of explorer window.
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticbpmuithirdpartybindowshtmlthemesBpmTadpoletheme.css
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticbpmuithemestheme_tadpoleglobal.css
<HYPERION_HOME>commonepmstaticbpmuithirdpartybindowshtmlthemesBpmTadpoletheme.js
Note: If you are not using the Contrast theme, you don’t need to update the files in _hc locations. I also don’t think fusionx theme is used.
Disclaimer: Check your licensing agreements to see what all can be customized.
Read about Customizing EPM Workspace 11.1.2 Part II
Read about Customizing EPM Workspace 11.1.2 Part III
Update 08-Sep-2014
I thought I should update this post as many users are trying to follow this instructions for 11.1.2.3.500 and find that it is not working.
The reason why it is not working is because the image is not picked up from bpmui.war (epm-bpmui-shared-webapp).
It is now coming from workspace.war (workspace.ear) file and that is the reason why it is not picking it from epmstatic folder either.
You can open workspace.ear file which is located under <EPM_ORACLE_HOME>productsFoundationworkspaceInstallableApps.
Navigate to below given directories and change logon_panel.gif.
workspace.warbpmstaticthemestheme_fusionfximages_global
workspace.warbpmstaticthemestheme_skyrosimages_global
workspace.warbpmstaticthemestheme_tadpoleimages_global
workspace.warbpmstaticthemestheme_tadpole_hcimages_global
Update the workspace.ear file and Restart Workspace services.
You can also change the Oracle logo in the upper left corner. I'm using a .bat file to replace the original graphics (Windows):
replace c:logon_panel.gif d: /s
replace c:oracleLogo.png d: /s
replace c:SplashScreenSystem9BIPlus.gif d: /s
replace c:logon_panel.jpg d: /s
So far it has done the job on our four webservers.
I've got another challenge: How to change the heading text that appears in the top bar of the browser?
I'd like to add the server name in the heading in order to do an easy identification of the server that the user is on (NLB provides a random server).
BR
Paulo Thrige
Hello Paulo
I've seen this for WebAnalysis where this is held in index.jsp
< TITLE > Hyperion Web Analysis Studio
I've not tried changing it, but worth a try.
I see in <HYPERION_HOME>productsFoundationworkspaceInstallableAppsworkspace.earworkspace.warlaunch.jsp:
String rstTitle = ConfigHelper.getApplicationName(application);
and
<title><%=StringUtils.escapeHtml(rstTitle)%></title>
Any idea where the "application" variable is stored?
Also,
<script language="javascript">
begin_fieldset("<%=wkspBundle.getText4Js("launch.title", rstTitle)%>");
</script>
<span><font tabIndex="1">
<%=wkspBundle.getText4Html("launch.description")%>
<!–
This application has been launched in a separate window and can easily be
re-launched by clicking the "Launch Application…" button below. Please note that
popup blockers may prevent this application from working properly.</p>
–></font>
</span>
I also can't find launch.title or launch.description. These used to be in a .properties file. I've extracted workspace.ear and workspace.war locally to search the contents and have come up empty.
Thanks this is great, however the Workspace splash image only changed for me when hitting port 28080. What step am I missing to get it working via port 19000 as well? I reconfigured the web server to no avail.
Thanks in advance
@epmpete – Try deleting the cookies (assuming that you've updated the static images from epmstatic folder)
Thanks Celvin, that was a little blip in my brain, and yes it worked!
Hi Celvin,
Were you able to find out how to change the Banner on top saying "Enterprise Performance Management System Workspace, Fusion Edition". I need to put something else.
Also, can you let me know how to increase the size of the Oracle logo so that I can put my company's logo.
Thanks so much…
I figured out a way to change the title of Workspace page. I'm testing it right now and will update you once I'm done with it.
There is a support article for how to change the topbar of workspace or at least there was until 6 months ago. It applies upto 11.1.1.3 for sure, not sure if after.
How to Customize the Browser Title Bar for Workspace to Distinguish Two Environments [ID 1157935.1]
hi
I've posted how to change this (part II). Good to know that Oracle allows you to change the title.
Hi Celvin,
I think post changing images we need to create tmp folder for all new version of EPM..
@shivank you meant clear tmp folder? I didn't have to do it. Just clear cookies worked for me.
You have to rename the tmp folder under the domain server locations
Have any one tried it in 11.1.2.4 Workspace?
HI Celvin,
I am trying to only unzip the workspace.ear and workspace.war files .Then zipped them up again. It has a slight deviation in size .
The foundation services does not start up fully. WOrkspace page does not show up.
Instead, if I replace the ear file with the original, it works perfectly fine. I have seen u specified that the level of customization also needs licensing. Could you please elaborate on that. Not sure, I tried, winzip, 7zip , Winrar to extract and zip . Still the same.
Please assist.
Thanks,
Hi Senthil,
I too have same issue. Did you get it resolved? Please help – Thanks
Hi Senthil and Abhi,
I had same issue as you did at first updating HFM 11.1.2.4.208.
Instead of unzip//zip just go to productsFoundationworkspaceInstallableApps.
and right click the workspace.ear file and in 7-Zip select “Open archive”.
The you can drill down in workspace.war and open the file that needs changed.
Save the file and when closing the archive save the archive.
Then start the Oracle services and it works.
I did not have to clear tmp folder.
Hope it works for you as well !
BR Klaus