After looking over the docs I get the impression that an Excel Pivot table converted to a Cognos Crosstab is not the same thing, that the Cognos report will not be interactive with drop down choices on the left side but instead will be a static report.
Please confirm or deny my impressions. Thanks.
In 8.3, they have cognos excel addin that allows drag and drop of live query items.
Besides that note, i think you are correct.
Thank you.