How to Change Banner in LaunchPad

This is a quick and dirty solution to change the banner in LaunchPad.

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Do not forget to backup the files before any change. See SAP note 1659690 for a better solution.

  • Stop Tomcat.
  • Replace the file C:\Program Files (x86)\SAP BusinessObjects\tomcat\webapps\BOE\WEB-INF\eclipse\plugins\webpath.InfoView\web\images\SAP_logo_reg.png with desired logo (preferred dimensions: 63 x 31 px).
  • Delete all folders under C:\Program Files (x86)\SAP BusinessObjects\tomcat\work\Catalina\localhost
  • Start Tomcat.
  • The users will need to delete temporary files in browser to see the change. In IE, Tools > Internet Options > General, Delete under Browsing history:

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