Rubix How Do I...?
OHSU leadership recognizes the challenges you face when putting together your department's financial puzzle; it's not always black and white. Rubix (Cognos-based system) is our solution for the university's budgeting and variance reporting system.
General
What are the benefits and features of Rubix?
How can I access the Rubix logon page?
What is my Rubix (Cognos) user Id and password?
Where can I register for training?
Who do I contact for assistance with registering for a Rubix class in TrainingForce?
Where can I find Rubix user guides and other training materials?
How do I request new access to Rubix?
Who do I contact for Rubix support?
How will I learn about Rubix related matters?
Variance Reporting
After I run my report I'm not finding all the data that I expected to see for my account. Why?
How do I view only the data for specific account segments?
Can I schedule a variance report to run at a future time?
How do I view Payroll Clearing Account data in my payroll report?
General
Q: What are the benefits and features of Rubix?
A summary of benefits and features include:
- Budget functionality (improved reports and performance, workflow information)
- Variance Reporting functionality (more report parameters, focused reporting, quicker access to data you want to see)
- Improved analysis and reporting
- Dashboards
Q. How can I access the Rubix logon page?
You have a couple options: (1) enter 'Rubix' or 'Cognos' into the browser search field and select enter to be directed to the logon page, or (2) select Rubix from the list of Financial Applications found on the Central Financial Services Web page.
Q: Where can I register for training?
Learners may register and find detailed information about the courses by logging into TrainingForce. Learners requesting small group or one-on-one coaching sessions are asked to send a request to Rubix Support.
Q: Who do I contact for assistance with registering for a Rubix class in TrainingForce?
Learners may contact the Financial Support Center at 4-4524.
Q: Where can I find Rubix user guides and other training materials?
The Rubix Financial Reporting User Guide, Quick Guide, and the Rubix Budget System Training Guide are available on the Financial Courses page.
Q: How do I request new access to Rubix?
Contact the Rubix Support team to request or update your Rubix (financial reporting and/or budgeting) access.
Q. Can I schedule a variance report to run at a future time?
Yes. First, choose the report and save a Report View. Next, Schedule the report to run and select the Frequency and Options. Finally, set your preferred Prompt Values for the scheduled report.
Reports can be scheduled to run at a given date and time, or even when By Trigger to run when triggered by the monthly hard close. See the Rubix Financial Reporting User Guide for more details.
