There are two methods to start most IBM® Cognos® components:
parameterized URL and cognosLaunch. Both methods perform the same
function and use the same parameters. You can use either method to
perform many UI tasks.
Parameterized URL Method
The parameterized URL method performs tasks
or starts specific components using parameters typed in the Web browser
address bar.
cognosLaunch Method
The cognosLaunch method uses a JavaScript function to perform tasks and
start components.
Common Optional Parameters
In addition to the mandatory parameters required by each IBM
Cognos Business Intelligence component, you can use the
following optional parameters unless otherwise specified.
