Creating a text attribute

You can add text attributes to make textual selections on the members of the dimension. Text attributes are for string values. Text attribute can be used to differentiate the members. For example, you could use a text attribute to mark members that are discontinued, but still need to be included in consolidations.

Procedure

  1. Open the dimension.
  2. Right-click a member under the Name column and select Add a new attribute.
  3. Type the name for the attribute in the Enter name for new attribute field.
  4. Click Text from Attribute Type.
  5. Click OK to confirm.
  6. Click the cell for the member under the new attribute you have just created, type a string and press the return key to confirm.
  7. Save the dimension.