Getting Oracle BI Publisher Desktop: The current version of Oracle BI Publisher Desktop is available on Oracle Technology Network (OTN) at:
http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/publishing/index.html
From this site, download Oracle XML Publisher Desktop 5.6.2 for Microsoft Windows. To use Oracle BI Publisher Desktop, you must meet the following requirements:
• Microsoft Windows 2000 or later
• Microsoft Word 2000 or later
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4 or later
Getting Oracle BI Publisher Desktop for E-Business Suite: The current version of Oracle BI Publisher Desktop is available on MetaLink in patch 5027437.
http://updates.oracle.com/download/5027437.html
Always check MetaLink to see that you obtain the most current version. Versions are likely to change.
Installing Oracle BI Publisher Desktop: To install Oracle BI Publisher Desktop, perform the following basic steps:
• Download the patch.
• Unzip the patch.
• Run setup.exe included with the patch.
• Follow the onscreen instructions.
Downloading and Unzipping the Patch:
• Download Oracle BI Publisher Desktop from OTN or MetaLink.
• The patch will download as:
– XMLP_Desktop.zip (OTN)
– p5027437_11i_MSWIN.zip (MetaLink)
• Unzip that patch into the directory of your choice.
• It will create a directory named as:
– XMLP_Desktop (OTN)
– XMLP_Desktop_R562 (MetaLink)
• CD (Change Directory) into the directory that was created when you unzipped your patch.
• Run the installer … setup.exe.
• Follow the onscreen directions.
Following the sequence of setup wizard steps:
Choosing Setup Language
Welcome Screen
Designating a JRE Location
Word Tutorial Option
Designating a Destination Location
Ready to Install
Wizard starts Installing
Installation Finish screen shows up
