In SAP BusinessObjects 4.0, one of the major changes is the new "Information Design Tool". A replacement for the old Universe Design tool (which is still installed with the client tools).
When I first sat down to get acquainted, it felt like the process had become overly complex, to the point that I considered just sticking with the old tool. But I'm glad I didn't.
So what follows is the creation of a universe in the least number of steps possible. I suggest going through all of the steps without worrying too much about the various options. You will then have something up and running with which to explore all the new features.
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